Rees Drive Old Sarum, Wiltshire
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (SP4), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44201419.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £137,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- 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 C; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Three Chequers Medical Practice, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £285,475 | £261,000 | £309,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2022 | 8 SP4 6SG | Terraced | £137,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 6 SP4 6SG | Terraced | £259,384 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 10 SP4 6SG | Terraced | £256,840 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 8 SP4 6SG | Terraced | £239,456 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 12 SP4 6SG | Terraced | £261,000 | New build. |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 14 SP4 6SG | Terraced | £309,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2016 (6); 2018 (4); 2017 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
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 C (38% of about 710 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 31 October 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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP4 6SG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| SP4 6SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 77 m and 79 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP4 6SA | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| SP4 6SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salisbury 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Dean (Wilts) 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Grateley 281,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spar Salisbury | 60 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beehive Park & Ride | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 35.1 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 71.5 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Three Chequers Medical Practice | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sarum Pharmacy | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bishopdown Dental Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | South Newton Hospital | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Salisbury Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Old Sarum, Old Sarum | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| 'Ende Burgh' long barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Old Sarum | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Group of barrows on North Hill Down | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Salisbury Crematorium | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rockshill Plantation | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Rabbit Warren | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Little Durnford Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Netton Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| West Harnham Millstream | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sarum Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Care, Old Sarum Manor SP4 6SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Central Fruits SP4 6SJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Latestop SW Ltd t/a Spar SP4 6SA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Mandarin House SP4 6SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza SP4 6SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Hs Ices Swets & Treats SP4 6RT | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Salisbury FC Ltd SP4 6PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Davies Road (26); On or near Mottershead Row (9); On or near Hawker Avenue (9); On or near Rees Drive (8); On or near Bishop Row (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 32% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Caprinos Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, SP4 6SA) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 11 August 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Davies Road · Rhodes Moorhouse Way · Robinson Grove · Mottershead Row · Liddell Gardens · Rhodes Moorhouse Way · McNamara Street · McCudden Drive · Warneford Crescent · Ball Grove · Bishop Row · Esmonde Place
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.