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Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

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About

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley is a ward on the northern outskirts of Salisbury. The area is defined by its open chalk downland and the River Bourne, which flows through the valley. It contains the distinct settlements of Old Sarum village and the residential areas of Lower Bourne and Hampton Park. The landscape is largely rural, with agricultural land and water meadows characterising much of the ward's perimeter.

The ward's most prominent feature is the historic site of Old Sarum, the original settlement of Salisbury, featuring the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort and a medieval castle. This ancient monument sits in stark contrast to the modern housing developments nearby. The Bourne Valley Community Centre serves as a local hub, and the area is traversed by several public footpaths connecting the neighbourhoods to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley is £69,183 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley is home to around 6,518 people, with a population density of about 380.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley Population
6,518
Population density
380.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.29(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.8(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.21(+11%)
Public order
7.06(+8%)
Other theft
3.68(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,748
88.19%
Other White
247
3.79%
Other Asian
87
1.33%
Indian
72
1.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.78%
Total population: 6,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,897
38.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,030
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
690
13.96%
No qualifications
523
10.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 4,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
854
34.05%
Owns outright
654
26.08%
Other social rented
392
15.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
8.45%
Shared ownership
170
6.78%
Total households: 2,508

Property prices in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £456K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£545,000£370
Semi-Detached25£350,500£325
Terraced16£272,500£260
Flats12£169,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,498£158,950£274,498£251,250
2017£392,500£157,995£285,000£253,000
2018£393,350£170,000£288,998£269,950
2019£420,995£160,000£285,000£245,000
2020£433,999£161,000£268,500£227,500
2021£445,000£160,750£315,000£257,000
2022£495,876£151,250£342,500£308,750
2023£464,998£180,000£280,000£255,500
2024£469,995£142,500£310,000£285,000
2025£502,500£169,000£335,000£283,000
2026£342,500£149,500£365,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£263£265£215
2017£299£287£283£252
2018£297£247£304£310
2019£295£239£276£261
2020£313£272£275£278
2021£325£256£337£279
2022£343£239£348£285
2023£343£283£342£236
2024£344£168£322£318
2025£335£250£321£277
2026£386£243£325£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

Is Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley safe?

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?

The median sale price in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley is £340,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley sits around rank 22,357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?

The average household income in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley is around £69,183 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley?

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lainey Barker (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

SP46DE

Green Lane

SP46FP

Norman Drive

SP46JG

Policemans Corner

SP46LR

Gomeldon Road

SP46BQ

Throgmorton Hall

SP46JQ

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

SP46SP

Bishop Row

SP46DP

Spire View

SP46LF

Hillside Drive

SP46HH

Main Road

SP46JD

St Edwards Meadow

SP46LH

Ladysmith Close

SP46GX

Crosier Close

SP46PS

Aaron Road

SP46DB

The Close

SP46JN

Down Barn Road

SP46RY

Edgecombe Close

SP46BP

Longhedge Cottages

SP46LN

Thorneydown Road

SP46PU

Partridge Way

SP46RJ

Palmer Way

SP46EX

Figsbury Road

SP46SN

Ball Grove

SP46HL

Hurdcott Lane

SP46RL

Swales Grove

SP46HJ

Main Road

SP46GJ

Robin Road

SP46HB

Sweet Ann

SP46SG

Rees Drive

SP46FL

Walter Way

SP46FH

Roger Way

SP46BH

The Steadings

SP46DZ

Old Sarum Airfield

SP46LZ

East Gomeldon Road

SP46BU

Old Sarum Park

SP46HU

Allenby Road

SP46EH

Main Road

SP46DD

South Side

SP46RX

Jerrard Grove

SP46EE

Main Road

SP46EU

Morgans Lane

SP46PT

Barton Place

SP46SZ

Nicolson Vale

SP46FZ

Castle Well Drive

SP46DW

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

SP46GP

Lapwing Drive

SP46PX

Partridge Way

SP46FX

Castle Well Road

SP46LU

Broadfield Road

SP46PY

Partridge Way

SP46HD

Tanners Yard

SP46HF

Sherfield

SP46ER

Gaters Lane

SP46JF

Campbell Vale

SP46SW

Garland Mews

SP46GD

Castle Well Drive

SP46SU

Mannock Field

SP46ET

Morgans Lane

SP46JP

Down Barn Close

SP46PJ

Middleton Terrace

SP46NF

Lanfranc Close

SP46GE

Grouse Road

SP46GU

Bunting Lane

SP46NA

East Gomeldon Road

SP46RH

Thompson Close

SP46LA

East Gomeldon Road

SP46JR

Mill Close

SP46LX

Broadfield Close

SP46SH

Robinson Grove

SP46GG

Buzzard Road

SP46DN

Mill Close

SP46PH

Sherbourne Drive

SP46LT

East Gomeldon Road

SP46EP

Manor Cottages

SP46LD

Ladysmith

SP46LB

Spire View Park

SP46DA

Norton Drive

SP46SA

Rhodes Moorhouse Way

SP46EQ

Main Road

SP46HY

Thorneydown Road

SP46FU

Devonald Way

SP46SY

Hannah Way

SP46JJ

Mill Corner

SP46NZ

Ramsbury Drive

SP46SD

Liddell Gardens

SP13RZ

Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley

SP46BL

Amesbury Road

SP46SB

Warneford Crescent

SP46GA

Sherbourne Drive

SP46DY

Ashlands

SP46EF

The Cottages

SP46GT

Dinnis Way

SP46DF

Merrifield Road

SP46SS

Barker Close

SP46LQ

Manser Row

SP46JT

Windmill Lane

SP46BX

Westside Close

SP46FT

Castle Well Road

SP46FF

Sherbourne Drive

SP46LP

Elliott Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.