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Salisbury, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Salisbury is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 44,748. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 44,748 |
| Population Density | 10,263 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0693°, -1.7957° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,020 |
| Median Age | 44.7 years |
About Salisbury
Salisbury is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 44,748. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Salisbury vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Salisbury vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,020 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,072 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $417,149 |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,201 |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.0% |
| Housing Units | 17,899 |
Property Tax
Climate in Salisbury
Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0693°N, 1.7957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.2% |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 52.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10,263/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.1% |
Colleges & Universities in Salisbury
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Sixth Form College | College | - | Visit → |
| Sarum College | College | - | Visit → |
| Wiltshire College and University Centre (Salisbury Campus) | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Salisbury
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham CofE Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wyvern St Edmund's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Exeter House School | - | - | - | - |
| Chafyn Grove School | - | - | - | - |
| Godolphin School | - | - | - | - |
| Leehurst Swan School | - | - | - | - |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury | - | - | - | - |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) | - | - | - | - |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bemerton St John CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leaden Hall | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Wordsworth's School Playing Field | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Wordsworth's School | - | - | - | - |
| Salisbury Cathedral School | - | - | - | - |
| Longford Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mark's C of E Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Exeter House School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salisbury
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Salisbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Amesbury History Centre | ||||
| Army Flying Museum | ||||
| Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | ||||
| Breamore House and Countryside Museum | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Fordingbridge Museum | ||||
| Market Lavington Museum | ||||
| New Forest Museum | ||||
| Rockbourne Roman Villa | ||||
| Salisbury Museum | ||||
| Stonehenge Exhibitions | ||||
| The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum | ||||
| The Rifles Museum |
Libraries in Salisbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fordingbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netheravon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salisbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Verwood Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salisbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planks Farm Shop |
Hotels in Salisbury
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salisbury
39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salisbury
34 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Salisbury
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Salisbury
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Salisbury
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salisbury
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Salisbury
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Salisbury
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Salisbury
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salisbury
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salisbury
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Salisbury
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salisbury
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Salisbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Revolution | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Salisbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Salisbury
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Salisbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salisbury
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishopdown Post Office | |
| Churchill Way West Post Office | |
| High Street Post Office | |
| Netherhampton Road Post Office | |
| West End Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salisbury
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Barnard Street Christian Fellowship | |
| Bemerton Methodist Church | |
| Brethren's Meeting Room | |
| Emmanuel Church | |
| Harnham Free Church | |
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Rediscover Life Church | |
| Salisbury Baptist Church | |
| Salisbury Cathedral | |
| Salisbury Central Masjid | |
| Salisbury Methodist Church | |
| Salvation Army - Salisbury | |
| Sarum St Martin | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Francis Church | |
| St George | |
| St Gregory's Church | |
| St Mark's Church |
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What is the population of Salisbury?
Salisbury has a population of 44,748 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,263 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Salisbury expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Salisbury?
Salisbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Salisbury?
Salisbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 4,072 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Salisbury?
The median home value in Salisbury is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Salisbury?
34.2% of adults in Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Salisbury?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Salisbury is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.