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Salisbury Bemerton Heath

About

Bemerton Heath ward lies on the western edge of Salisbury, largely defined by post-war social housing estates built to accommodate the city's growth. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses, low-rise flats, and some newer infill developments. Its layout is functional, centred around local shopping parades, community facilities, and several large areas of open grassland and recreational fields that provide a sense of space.

The ward is distinctly separate from the historic city centre, with the River Nadder and the main railway line forming natural boundaries. A notable local landmark is the Bemerton Heath Fish & Chip Shop, a longstanding community hub. Daily life revolves around its primary schools, the local medical centre, and the regular bus services connecting residents to Salisbury's central amenities and employment areas.

Area overview

On average Salisbury Bemerton Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salisbury Bemerton Heath is £54,457 per year. There are 3 schools in Salisbury Bemerton Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Salisbury Bemerton Heath is home to around 4,507 people, with a population density of about 1,726.6 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

142

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Salisbury Bemerton Heath Population

4,507

Population density

1,726.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

72.33(+119%)

Anti-social behaviour

33.5(+122%)

Criminal damage and arson

21.3(+227%)

Public order

12.65(+92%)

Other theft

12.65(+125%)

South West average

Demographics

British

3,891

86.33%

Other White

191

4.24%

African

1.58%

Indian

1.42%

Bangladeshi

0.89%

Total population: 4,507

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

859

25.66%

Level 3 (A level)

686

20.5%

No qualifications

613

18.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

528

15.78%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

420

12.55%

Total 16+ residents: 3,347

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

566

32.21%

Social rents from council

408

23.22%

Owns outright

353

20.09%

Other social rented

176

10.02%

Private landlord or letting agency

147

8.37%

Total households: 1,757

Property prices in Salisbury Bemerton Heath

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £299,975 in Salisbury Bemerton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Salisbury Bemerton Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£385,000	£342,150	£361,000	£462,500	£535,000
Flats	5	£193,000	£129,090	£135,450	£193,000	£197,000
Semi-Detached	21	£300,000	£106,600	£223,500	£317,500	£331,600
Terraced	22	£263,000	£156,250	£208,250	£273,938	£299,703

10 years median price trend in Salisbury Bemerton Heath

All postcodes in Salisbury Bemerton Heath

SP29LE

St Michael's Road

SP29GW

Preston Crescent

SP29EG

Woodside Road

SP29GX

Collier Drive

SP29GJ

Chicheley Lane

SP29GA

Longspee Lane

SP29EA

Winding Way

SP29GG

Wick Vale

SP29HW

Westwood Road

SP29GU

Ethelbert Drive

SP29ED

Woodside Road

SP29EB

Woodside Road

SP29FS

Atlee Lane

SP29GB

Golding Mews

SP29HP

Rowan Close

SP29FP

Lambert Drive

SP29DZ

Winding Way

SP29HX

Pinewood Way

SP29FE

Wyvern Row

SP29FJ

Lapham Vale

SP29GR

Finch Close

SP29HZ

Pinewood Close

SP29FG

Spicer Close

SP29GS

Whistler Road

SP29QB

Salisbury Bemerton Heath

SP29GD

Dove Place

SP29JE

Rambridge Crescent

SP29JN

Devizes Road

SP29HR

Westwood Road

SP29FX

Sheppard Lane

SP29JJ

Hazel Close

SP29PG

Shropshire Close

SP29HL

Gainsborough Close

SP29HU

Pinewood Way

SP29EQ

St Michaels Road

SP29JD

Maryland Close

SP29AB

Penning Road

SP29FH

Alford Rise

SP29JF

Rambridge Crescent

SP29JG

Olivier Close

SP29PD

Lumley Close

SP29PJ

Sheen Close

SP29JL

Folly View

SP29JR

Primrose Road

SP29FL

Xanten Way

SP29GL

Ivie Place

SP29FR

Brodie Rise

SP29JW

Devizes Road

SP29EL

The Valley

SP29GQ

Fawcett Drive

SP29HY

Pinewood Way

SP29EW

Devizes Road

SP29PS

Cooks Close

SP29RA

Barnards Hill Drive

SP29EJ

The Valley

SP29GF

Whatley Way

SP29EH

Gainsborough Close

SP29EN

Devizes Road

SP29EF

Woodside Road

SP29GT

Lauton Close

SP29HS

Penning Road

SP29JQ

Olivier Close

SP29JB

Westwood Road

SP29PF

Ayrshire Close

SP29PB

Angler Road

SP29DX

Rawlence Road

SP29EE

Woodside Road

SP29HT

Westwood Road

SP29FD

Coberley Drive

SP29PA

Ramleaze Drive

SP29FF

Paisey Grove

SP29FT

Floyd Avenue

SP29ET

Barnards Hill Drive

SP29GP

Melchester Road

SP29DY

Winding Way

SP29GH

Good Lane

SP29FY

Ponting Place

SP29JA

Cedar Close

SP29GN

Melchester Road

SP29JP

Primrose Road

SP29FQ

Vokes Way

SP29GE

Dareham Mews

SP29PE

Whitbred Road

SP29FW

Adlam Way

SP29FA

Adlam Way

SP29FB

Maundrell Lane

SP29PL

Grace Close

SP29DU

Rawlence Road

SP29FN

Waterman Lane

SP29HN

Westwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Salisbury Bemerton Heath

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