salisbury SP5 Postcodes

Salisbury (SP5)

The SP5 postcode area is located in the Salisbury postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 1203 individual postcodes.

There are 229 electoral wards in the SP5 postcode area, including Andover, Fordingbridge, Gillingham, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Tidworth which come under the local authority of the Wiltshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in SP5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SP5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The SP5 postcode is found within the Salisbury district in the south of England. It covers the towns of Salisbury, Wilton, Landford and parts of Tisbury and Nomansland; and it is located around 11 miles north-east of Winchester and 20 miles south of Bath.

The postcode covers a largely rural area, with Salisbury the only large town in the area. Wilton is the main commercial and administrative centre of the area, and it is home to the impressive Wilton House, ancestral home of the Earls of Pembroke, as well as a large industrial estate.

Thearea has some of the most impressive landscapes in England. On the eastern side of the postcode area is an area of outstanding natural beauty, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs; while to the south and west are extensive chalk downland and contrasting hillfort-topped hills. The downs are home to many rare species of butterflies and flowers, some of which are found nowhese else in the UK.

Salisbury itself is a thriving and prosperous city with a wealth of history. From the majestic spire of its 13th century Cathedral, to the ruins of Old Sarum, an ancient Iron Age Hill Fort, and one of the finest examples of a medieval timber frame house in the UK, Salisbury has plenty to offer for visitors and locals alike.

The postcode area is well served in terms of transport links. Salisbury station is on the main line to London, while the A303 and A30 in Wilton provide direct links to the South West and South East of England respectively.

The local economy is thriving, attracting both national and international companies, and the region also hosts several annual festivals and events, most notably Salisbury International Arts Festival in May each year.

The SP5 postcode is known as one of the most picturesque postcodes in the country and provides ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as horse-riding. Salisbury district is also a great base for exploring the wider south of England, including Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset.

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