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Salisbury Harnham East

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About

Salisbury Harnham East ward is a primarily residential area situated on the southern bank of the River Avon, directly opposite Salisbury's historic city centre. It encompasses the old settlement of West Harnham and extends into more modern housing developments. The ward is defined by its proximity to the river and the water meadows, which provide a distinct green buffer between it and the core urban area.

The area is anchored by local shops and services along Harnham Road. A very specific feature is the presence of the 15th-century Harnham Water Meadows, a historic water-meadow system managed for conservation. The medieval Harnham Bridge, which connects the ward to the city, is a notable crossing point. Residential streets are a mix of older cottages and post-war homes, with views often oriented towards Salisbury Cathedral spire across the floodplain.

Area overview

On average Salisbury Harnham East has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salisbury Harnham East is £59,460 per year. There are 2 schools in Salisbury Harnham East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salisbury Harnham East is home to around 5,881 people, with a population density of about 2,869.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salisbury Harnham East Population
5,881
Population density
2,869.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.84(+178%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.57(+320%)
Shoplifting
22.62(+242%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.62(+249%)
Public order
20.91(+220%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,784
81.31%
Other White
361
6.14%
Indian
202
3.43%
Other Asian
142
2.41%
African
57
0.97%
Total population: 5,884

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,014
42.18%
Level 3 (A level)
816
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
597
12.5%
No qualifications
591
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
423
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 4,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
835
32.95%
Owns with a mortgage
592
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
17.36%
Other social rented
272
10.73%
Social rents from council
236
9.31%
Total households: 2,534

Property prices in Salisbury Harnham East

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £419K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £346 per square foot) in Salisbury Harnham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,275,000.

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 Harnham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£380,000£398
Semi-Detached13£350,000£348
Terraced26£310,500£343
Flats17£150,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Salisbury Harnham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salisbury Harnham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£241,000£255,000£287,500
2017£397,500£180,000£277,500£245,000
2018£467,500£169,000£285,000£235,000
2019£432,500£175,000£269,000£305,000
2020£428,250£181,500£295,000£247,500
2021£497,500£190,000£331,000£272,500
2022£480,000£217,500£325,000£320,000
2023£437,500£220,000£353,500£268,000
2024£517,500£187,000£340,000£350,500
2025£435,000£160,000£362,500£335,000
2026£397,500£218,750£355,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salisbury Harnham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salisbury Harnham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317£356£244£354
2017£311£312£303£326
2018£356£243£332£314
2019£308£267£333£332
2020£323£284£332£313
2021£367£313£333£321
2022£373£339£408£367
2023£389£356£376£369
2024£388£300£422£333
2025£401£260£396£342
2026£410£331£342£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salisbury Harnham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Salisbury Harnham East 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.