8POPULATION
1.3%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
46%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSP2 8LQ

What social class do the population of SP2 8LQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SP2 8LQ in Salisbury, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SP2 8LQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 77%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 37.5%Male
  • 62.5%Female

From the last census, 37.5% of people in SP28LQ male, and 62.5% female. Women outnumber men in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 46%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 46% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SP2 8LQ is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.5%WORKING
  • 1.3%UNEMPLOYED

1.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SP2 8LQ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SP2 8LQ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SP2 8LQ

Events

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What's on near SP2 8LQ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SP2 8LQ

Local Amenities

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Banks near SP2 8LQ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SP2 8LQ

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SP2 8LQ

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SP2 8LQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SP2 8LQ

Libraries

Libraries

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SP28LQ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSP2 8LQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSalisbury
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SP28LQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SP2 8LQ postcode is located in the postal town of Salisbury. Salisbury postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SP2 8LQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Salisbury0.8 miles NE
Combebissett2.9 miles SW
Wilton3.5 miles W
South Newton4.2 miles NW
Pitton4.2 miles E
Woodford4.3 miles NW
West Grimstead4.6 miles E
Porton4.9 miles NE
Downton4.9 miles SE
Farley5 miles E
Durnford5.2 miles N
Barford Saint Martin5.2 miles W
Bishopstone5.3 miles SW
Great Wishford5.5 miles NW
Winterslow5.9 miles E
London78 miles E
Glasgow343 miles N
Edinburgh342 miles N
Cardiff68 miles W
Liverpool170 miles N
Southampton20 miles E
Saint Ives16 miles S

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