SP2 8AR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SP2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SP which means Salisbury.
- Postal District. In our case SP2.
- Postal Sector. In our case SP5 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AR.
The regional mail center for the post area SP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SP2 8AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SALISBURY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SP2 8AR postcode have the street address of Downton Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SP2 8AR postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SALISBURY within the old postal county of Wiltshire.
SP2 8AR is within the city of Salisbury.
The SP2 8AR postcode area is composed of 90.91% residential properties, 9.09% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SP2 8AR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in SP2 8AR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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SP2 8AR: Points of Interest
Salisbury Connect
Salisbury Connect is a retail outlet located at Your M And S, Bp Salisbury Sf Connect, Downton Road, Harnham, SP2 8AR.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90.91% |
| Commercial | 9.09% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SP2 8AR
The telephone area code for SP2 8AR is 01722 Salisbury.
Map Coordinates for SP2 8AR
| Latitude | 51.057009157 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.79333054819 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SP2 8AR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 130 Salisbury and Stonehenge | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 184 Salisbury and The Plain | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for SP2 8AR
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 31.00% | S 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 50.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 54.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 24.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SP2 8AR Postcode?
Download Speeds For SP2 8AR
| Average Mbps | 140.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 550.000 |
SP2 8AR has an average download speed of 140.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
358 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
88% of postcodes (1,036,661) have slower broadband speeds.
12% of postcodes (147,622) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SP2 8AR
| Average Mbps | 19.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.000 |
SP2 8AR has an average upload speed of 19.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,651 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
92% of postcodes (1,091,986) have slower upload speeds.
8% of postcodes (90,004) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SP2 8AR Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RG
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01722554300
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Address: St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury, Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01722333497
Wyndham Park Infants' School
Address: Wyndham Park Infants' School, Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact:
Longford CofE (VC) Primary School
Address: Longford CofE (VC) Primary School, High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4DS
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01722327292
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Address: St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury, Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SG
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01722322632
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Address: Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School, Saxon Road, Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8JZ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01722327218
Harnham Infants' School
Address: Harnham Infants' School, Saxon Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8JZ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01722327338
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Address: Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School, Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01722322832
England Higher Schools
Salisbury Sixth Form College
Address: Salisbury Sixth Form College, 66-78 Tollgate Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2JJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01722597970
England Secondary Schools
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School
Address: Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School, 11 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Address: Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School, Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2ED
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01722333851
South Wilts Grammar School
Address: South Wilts Grammar School, Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01722323326
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls
Address: South Wilts Grammar School for Girls, Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SP2 8AR
COOMBE DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: 120 COOMBE ROAD, SALISBURY, SP2 8BD
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: CENTRAL HEALTH CLINIC, AVON APPROACH, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2SL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
CATHEDRAL CLOSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 14 THE CLOSE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2EB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
NEWMAN DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 9A CATHERINE STREET, SALISBURY, SP1 2DF
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
NEW CANAL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13 NEW CANAL, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2AA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTISTS
Address: BECKETT HOUSE, 4 BRIDGE STREET, SALISBURY, SP1 2LX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SP2 8AR
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 12-14 OLD GEORGE MALL, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2AG
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 334142
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CRANE BRIDGE ROAD, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP2 7TD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 41-51 SILVER STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2NG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 333233
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, THE BOURNE CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2NY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 317400
WELL
Address: 17 WINCHESTER STREET, SALISBURY, SP1 1HB
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 324953
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: MILLSTREAM MEDICAL CENTRE, AVON APPROACH, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 3SL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 320520
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SP2 8AR
SILVERTHORNES OPTICIANS
Address: 50 CATHERINE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2DD
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SALISBURY)
Address: 1 CATHERINE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2DF
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
MEMORY OPTICIANS SALISBURY
Address: 13 CATHERINE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2DF
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (SILVER STREET - SALISBURY)
Address: 41-51 SILVER STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2NG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (SALISBURY)
Address: 25-27 BUTCHER ROW, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1EP
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS SALISBURY PRACTICE
Address: BECKETT HOUSE, 2-10 BRIDGE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2LX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SP2 8AR
ST ANN STREET SURGERY
Address: 82 ST. ANN STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2PT
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
HARCOURT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CRANE BRIDGE ROAD, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP2 7TD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 333214
THREE SWANS SURGERY
Address: ROLLESTONE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1DX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
SALISBURY WALK-IN HC
Address: AVON APPROACH, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 3SL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 331191
SARUM HEALTH GROUP
Address: MILLSTREAM MEDICAL CENTRE, MILLSTREAM HOUSE, AVON APPROACH, SALISBURY, SP1 3SL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 322726
ENDLESS STREET DOCTORS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 72 ENDLESS STREET, SALISBURY, SP1 3UH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near SP2 8AR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SP2 8AR
- Salisbury
Salisbury station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RSDistance: 1.56 milesDriving Time: 3.67 minutes - Dean (Wilts)
Dean station, Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JFDistance: 8.71 milesDriving Time: 14.42 minutes - Mottisfont & Dunbridge
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LHDistance: 13.05 milesDriving Time: 23.29 minutes - Grateley
Grateley station, Station Road, Grateley, Hampshire, SP11 7EBDistance: 14.18 milesDriving Time: 20.61 minutes - Tisbury
Tisbury station, Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JTDistance: 16.27 milesDriving Time: 27.75 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SP2 8AR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SP2 8AR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the SP2 8AR Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 1 |
| Band D | 4 |
| Band E | 9 |
| Band G | 1 |
| Band H | 0 |
What Addresses are in the SP2 8AR Postcode?
Addresses for Downton Road, Salisbury, which have the SP2 8AR Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SP2 8AR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Salisbury Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact John Glen |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SP2 8AR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wiltshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wiltshire at the following link Wiltshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Wiltshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wiltshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SP2 8AR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wiltshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Wiltshire CouncilHouse Sales in SP2 8AR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £497,000 | £497,000 | £497,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £1,149,407 | £1,149,407 | £1,149,407 | 1 |
| 2018 | £357,500 | £357,500 | £357,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £320,000 | £280,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £439,500 | £439,500 | £439,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SP2 8AR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SP2 8AR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Hatches Lane, SALISBURY, SP1 2NZ | 1.36 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, The Maltings, SALISBURY, SP1 1BD | 1.42 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Castle Street, SALISBURY, SP1 1TT | 1.52 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Churchill Way West, SALISBURY, SP2 7TS | 2.20 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Waitrose |
| Aldi, London Road, SALISBURY, SP1 3HP | 3.42 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SP2 8AR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| A303, Countess Road, Amesbury, Amesbury, SP4 7AS | 8.39 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to A303, Countess Road, Amesbury |
| 238 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU | 19.36 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to 238 Burgess Road |
| Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT | 19.87 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98 |
| Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT | 19.97 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to Bargate Street, Southampton |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, New Petersfinger Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2FF | 0.85 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to McDonald's, New Petersfinger Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2FF |
| McDonald's, Winchester Street, SALISBURY, SP1 1HB | 0.88 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to McDonald's, Winchester Street, SALISBURY, SP1 1HB |
| McDonald's, Mid Summer Place, Amesbury, SALISBURY, SP4 7SQ | 8.42 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to McDonald's, Mid Summer Place, Amesbury, SALISBURY, SP4 7SQ |
| McDonald's, Romsey Road, Ower, ROMSEY, SO51 6GF | 13.18 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to McDonald's, Romsey Road, Ower, ROMSEY, SO51 6GF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Mid Summer Place, Amesbury, SALISBURY, SP4 7SQ | 8.42 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to KFC Amesbury - Solstice Park |
| KFC, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH | 17.47 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to KFC Southampton - Millbrook Roundabout |
| KFC, Northern Retail Park, Northern Avenue, ANDOVER, SP10 4AU | 17.47 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to KFC Andover - Northern Avenue |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 17.60 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH | 17.90 miles | Directions from SP2 8AR to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road |