Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral ward SP2 8LY postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for SP2 8LY is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 44 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral.
There are 19 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the SP2 8LY postcode area since the last census.
| 0-16 | 14% |
| 17-30 | 9% |
| 31-45 | 14% |
| 46-60 | 19% |
| 61-75 | 25% |
| 75-90 | 19% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 44 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral.
There are 19 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the SP2 8LY postcode area since the last census.
| Total households | 19 |
| Population | 44 |
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
| AB | 33.7% |
| C1 | 34.8% |
| C2 | 17.3% |
| DE | 14.3% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of SP2 8LY identifies themselves as 97% white, 0% mixed, 2% Asian, and 0% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in Wiltshire than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for SP2 8LY is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) '.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)| White | 97% |
| Mixed | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In SP2 8LY, 57% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
| Single | 22% |
| Married | 57% |
| Other | 20% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the SP2 8LY postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
| Very Good | 49.8% |
| Good | 34% |
| Fair | 12.1% |
| Poor | 3.2% |
| Very Poor | 0.9% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Salisbury St Martin's and Cathedral do? Residents of SP2 8LY who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 37% of the workforce in SP2 8LY.
6.8% of workers in SP2 8LY are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
| Managerial & Directors | 11.5% |
| Professionals | 24.9% |
| Associate Professionals | 11.5% |
| Admin & Secretarial | 15.8% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.8% |
| Caring, Leisure & Service | 8.9% |
| Sales & Customer Services | 7.3% |
| Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.5% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.8% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in SP2 8LY take home £39,520, which is 2% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
| IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | WiltshireRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average income | £ 760 | £39,520 | £41,028 | £39,468 |
| Upper average | £860 | £44,720 | £46,540 | £44,980 |
| Upper average | £670 | £34,840 | £36,140 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of SP2 8LY was recorded as being 2.6% , which is lower than the UK average.
3.8% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 93.6% of people in SP2 8LY are in work.
| Working | 93.6% |
| Unemployed | 2.6% |
| Students | 3.8% |
