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Salisbury East Harnham

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About

The Salisbury East Harnham area lies immediately south of the city centre, across the River Avon. The landscape is defined by water meadows and the river's channels, creating a flat, green buffer. Residential streets are concentrated, with older housing near the river and more modern developments extending southward. The area functions as a residential suburb, providing housing while being directly adjacent to the city's historic core.

A key feature is Harnham Gate, a medieval stone gateway that once controlled access to the city from the south. The area offers direct pedestrian routes into Salisbury, including paths across the water meadows towards the cathedral spire. Local amenities are centred along the main roads, with a mix of shops and services catering to the community. The presence of the river and its associated wildlife is a constant in the local environment.

Area overview

On average Salisbury East Harnham has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salisbury East Harnham is £61,381 per year. There are 1 schools in Salisbury East Harnham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salisbury East Harnham is home to around 6,048 people, with a population density of about 2,843.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salisbury East Harnham Population
6,048
Population density
2,843 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.5(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.14(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.27(+27%)
Public order
6.28(-5%)
Other theft
4.63(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,977
82.32%
Other White
355
5.87%
Indian
187
3.09%
Other Asian
138
2.28%
Bangladeshi
58
0.96%
Total population: 6,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,961
39.97%
Level 3 (A level)
845
17.22%
No qualifications
655
13.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
634
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,906

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
836
32.71%
Owns with a mortgage
597
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
15.65%
Other social rented
304
11.89%
Social rents from council
275
10.76%
Total households: 2,556

Property prices in Salisbury East Harnham

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Salisbury East Harnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Salisbury East Harnham in the 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 East Harnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£455,000
Flats14£156,000
Semi-Detached15£360,000
Terraced24£323,500

10 years median price trend in Salisbury East Harnham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salisbury East Harnham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.