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About

Salisbury Bishopsdown is a residential suburb situated on the eastern side of the city, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes. The area is largely defined by its quiet, residential streets and its position on a gentle rise overlooking the city centre. Local amenities are focused on practical needs, with several convenience stores, a pharmacy, and a primary school serving the community. The main thoroughfare is Churchfields Road, which connects the suburb to the city's wider road network.

The area's layout is functional, with numerous cul-de-sacs and avenues. A notable local landmark is the large, circular water tower, a prominent feature on the skyline for many residents. Open space is provided by Churchill Gardens, a park with playing fields and a children's playground. The suburb offers straightforward access to Salisbury District Hospital and is within walking distance of the city's railway station, providing a practical base for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average Salisbury Bishopsdown has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salisbury Bishopsdown is £67,340 per year. There are 3 schools in Salisbury Bishopsdown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salisbury Bishopsdown is home to around 6,868 people, with a population density of about 2,832 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salisbury Bishopsdown Population
6,868
Population density
2,832 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.53(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.07(-26%)
Shoplifting
6.55(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-39%)
Public order
3.2(-51%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,092
88.71%
Other White
247
3.6%
Indian
82
1.19%
African
69
1%
Other Asian
64
0.93%
Total population: 6,867

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,100
38.74%
Level 3 (A level)
971
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
745
13.74%
No qualifications
690
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
523
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,421

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,023
35.98%
Owns with a mortgage
932
32.78%
Social rents from council
275
9.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
266
9.36%
Other social rented
250
8.79%
Total households: 2,843

Property prices in Salisbury Bishopsdown

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £480K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Salisbury Bishopsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,304 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Salisbury Bishopsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£515,000£401
Semi-Detached22£326,500£388
Terraced21£285,000£387
Flats7£210,000£346

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Salisbury Bishopsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salisbury Bishopsdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,500£161,995£276,995£240,500
2017£395,000£164,498£283,498£235,000
2018£400,000£90,000£275,000£242,000
2019£375,000£140,000£260,000£236,250
2020£400,000£164,500£300,000£238,250
2021£450,000£177,500£304,250£246,250
2022£492,500£167,000£320,000£277,000
2023£540,000£197,500£351,000£270,000
2024£510,000£167,000£310,000£260,000
2025£515,000£200,000£335,000£282,500
2026£547,250£294,250£251,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salisbury Bishopsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salisbury Bishopsdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£314£312£316
2017£316£312£329£318
2018£312£164£323£318
2019£325£218£314£319
2020£317£243£323£309
2021£341£245£343£325
2022£415£318£381£374
2023£415£284£382£345
2024£379£286£362£366
2025£401£329£380£359
2026£375£398£416
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salisbury Bishopsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Salisbury Bishopsdown in the last year.

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.