Salisbury Bemerton
Wiltshire 052 · 4 sub-areas · 8,721 residents
Wiltshire 052 is a residential area within Wiltshire, home to around 8,700 people and sitting at the more affordable end of the regional market. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £950 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The neighbourhood has a notably high share of social housing and strong family presence, which shapes its character markedly.
Salisbury Bemerton is a green, lower-density part of Wiltshire — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Salisbury Bemerton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,056 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Salisbury Bemerton in Wiltshire
Living in Salisbury Bemerton
This part of Wiltshire feels distinctly community-rooted — over a quarter of residents are under 18, and nearly a quarter of households are couples with children, giving the area a family-heavy feel that's less common in more transient urban neighbourhoods. It's not a place defined by commuter culture: just one in fourteen residents travels to work by public transport, and six in ten drive, reflecting how rural and semi-rural Wiltshire works in practice.
The cost picture is one of Wiltshire 052's clearest draws. Rents are well below the UK national 2-bed median of around £1,200 a month, and the median house price of roughly £283,000 puts homeownership within reach for people who've been able to save. At 4.4 years to a deposit, it's not trivial — but it compares favourably to most southern English areas outside the county.
Who lives here is somewhat distinctive. Over a third of homes are social rented — 35.3% — which is a significantly higher share than most of Wiltshire and reflects the area's housing mix. Owner-occupation at just over half sits slightly below the county norm. Degree-level qualifications are held by around one in four residents, in line with national averages but not above them. The population is predominantly UK-born, at nearly 90%.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — about a 33-minute walk or a short drive. Rents rose around 6.7% in the past year, which is meaningful on a tight budget, so anyone planning a move should factor that trajectory in. For a fuller picture of streets and sub-areas, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wiltshire 052 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's affordable, family-oriented, and well-connected digitally with 100% gigabit broadband. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll need a car — and a crime rate that runs slightly above the national average. The strong social housing presence gives it a more community-estate feel than typical Wiltshire villages.
- What is the rent in Wiltshire 052?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £731 a month, a two-bedroom about £950, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,189. These figures are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6.7% over the past year, so factor that into your budget planning.
- Is Wiltshire 052 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 95 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — modestly above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not dramatically elevated, but it's worth checking the police.uk street-level map for the specific streets you're considering, as averages across a neighbourhood can mask variation.
- What's the commute from Wiltshire 052 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, London is around 113 minutes away and Birmingham around 207 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — about a 33-minute walk or a quick drive. Most residents commute by car; only about 7% use public transport for their daily journey to work.
- Who lives in Wiltshire 052?
- Mainly families — nearly a quarter of households are couples with children, and over a quarter of residents are under 18. Over a third of homes are social rented, which is well above the Wiltshire norm. Around one in five residents works from home. The population is predominantly UK-born and has a relatively modest degree-level qualification share of around 26%.
- What schools are near Wiltshire 052?
- There are 32 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 75% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. That's a reasonable spread, though below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.6 km away. Check the Ofsted website for current inspection results and specific school names.
- Is Wiltshire 052 good for families?
- It has a genuinely family-heavy character — high under-18 population, lots of couples with children, and relatively affordable rents for the South West. The school choice is reasonable, though not exceptional. The need for a car is a practical consideration for families managing school runs and activities across a spread-out area.