Postcode report
Is SP2 7FN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SP2 7FN: area rating, property, schools and local change
SP2 7FN is a postcode in Salisbury St Paul's, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SP2 7FN, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SP2 7FN are housing and local prosperity, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SP2 7FN is based on Wiltshire 058 Census 2021. It covers 5,043 residents, 2,465 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SP2 7FN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SP2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £268k from 91 rolling sales, up 1.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SP2 7FN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SP2 7FN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SP2 7FN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SP2 7FN
Is SP2 7FN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 33% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SP2 7FN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SP2 7FN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SP2 7FN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SP2 7FN?
LocaleIQ matched SP2 7FN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SP2 7FN?
The latest median sold price is £268k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SP2 7FN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.