Area Guide – Salisbury (SP)

Living in Salisbury (SP)

Salisbury (SP) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Salisbury (SP)

Is Salisbury (SP) a good place to live?

Salisbury (SP) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Salisbury (SP)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 8 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Salisbury (SP)?

Air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Below England average (45 vs 71 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 8 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Five Rivers Virtual Education	All-through	Not rated	0.0 mi
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School	Secondary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.2 mi
Salisbury College	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Salisbury Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
St Martin's CofE Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	0.5 mi
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
South Wilts Grammar School	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Harnham Infants' School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Fisherton Manor Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Wyndham Park Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
South Wiltshire UTC	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Wyvern St Edmund's	Secondary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Wyvern College	Secondary	Not rated	1.2 mi
St Edmund's Girls' School	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Edmund's Church of England Girls' School and Sports College	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Joseph's Catholic School	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.4 mi
Salisbury Avon Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Longford CofE (VC) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Longford Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.4 mi
Pembroke Park Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Greentrees Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Salisbury Rail Station

Station	Distance
Salisbury Rail Station	0.5 mi

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 20 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
THE GUILDHALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
THREE SWANS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
NEW STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
ENDLESS STREET DOCTORS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
THREE CHEQUERS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
TURNING POINT SALISBURY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SALISBURY WALK-IN HC	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SARUM HEALTH GROUP	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
COMMUNITY CARDIAC TEAM	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HARCOURT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
BISHOPDOWN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BEMERTON HEATH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SALISBURY HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
BATH, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SFT LYMPHOEDEMA AQP	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SALISBURY DISTRICT HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.7 mi