Lapham Vale Salisbury, Wiltshire
44 addresses across 2 postcodes (SP2), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44201399.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (A: 10, B: 21).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 116 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Orchard Partnership, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | £254,995 | £246,000 | £254,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2023 | 49 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 49 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 45 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 43 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 47 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £246,000 | New build. |
| 13 Feb 2018 | 23 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £254,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2018 | 21 SP2 9FJ | Semi-detached | £254,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); House, end-terrace (6); House, detached (5). Built: 2025 (19); 2015 (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 1,530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 1 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 9FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| SP2 9GW | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 116 m and 118 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 9FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SP2 9GW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Salisbury 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Xanten Way St Peter’s Place | 290 m |
| Car parks | Wilton Park & Ride | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 34.7 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.4 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Orchard Partnership | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bemerton Heath Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wilton Dental Practice | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | South Newton Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Wilton Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Wilton - Salisbury, Wilton Cashzone | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,570 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Group of barrows on North Hill Down, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Group of barrows on North Hill Down | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bemerton Folly | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Camp Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Purchase Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Custom Bottom | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| West Harnham Millstream | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| St John's Island | Island | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 44 |
1 of the street's 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sarum Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited SP2 9GW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Edwards & Ward Ltd. @ St Peters C of E Academy SP2 9FL | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brodie Rise (19); On or near Lapham Vale (12); On or near Wyvern Row (12); On or near Atlee Lane (9); On or near Alford Rise (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 18% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 88% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, detached (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Whistler Road · Lauton Close · Alford Rise · Ethelbert Drive · Finch Close · Melchester Road · Brodie Rise · Atlee Lane · Pugin Place · Paisey Grove · Wyvern Row · Fawcett Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.