SP5 Postcode District
SP5 is the Postcode District for Downton, Salisbury Wiltshire
The SP5 postcode district is located in the SP Salisbury postal area, SP5 has a population of 22,434 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 156.68 square miles (405.79 square kilometres or 100,273.46 acres).
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District overview
In the SP5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Salisbury, which is located in Hampshire. Other significant settlements in this district include East Dean, East Tytherley, Farley, Firsdown, Lopcombe, Pitton, West Dean, West Tytherley, and Winterslow. Salisbury is also the post town with the highest number of postcodes in this district.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SP5 1, covers Winterslow and Pitton in Wiltshire.
The sector SP5 1, covers West Tytherley in Hampshire.
The sector SP5 2, covers Redlynch and Whiteparish and Landford and Woodfalls in Wiltshire.
The sector SP5 3, covers Downton and Alderbury in Wiltshire.
The sector SP5 4, covers Bishopstone and Coombe Bissett and Bodenham in Wiltshire.
The sector SP5 5, covers Broad Chalke and Bowerchalke in Wiltshire.
The sector SP5 5, covers Sixpenny Handley in Dorset.
The post town for this district is SALISBURY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wiltshire (889 postal codes), followed by the Dorset area (73 postal codes), followed by the Test Valley District area (69 postal codes), and finally, the New Forest District area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 3.60 | NNE |
| Wilton | 4.65 | NNW |
| Fordingbridge | 6.48 | S |
| Verwood | 9.93 | SSW |
| Amesbury | 10.63 | N |
| Ringwood | 12.06 | S |
| Romsey | 13.96 | E |
| Ferndown | 15.45 | SSW |
| Totton | 15.89 | ESE |
| Shaftesbury | 16.56 | W |
| Tidworth | 16.68 | NNE |
| Wimborne Minster | 16.98 | SSW |
| Ludgershall | 18.43 | NNE |
| Blandford Forum | 18.95 | SW |
| Christchurch | 19.51 | S |
| Andover | 19.57 | NE |
| Southampton | 19.65 | ESE |
| New Milton | 19.73 | SSE |
| Gillingham | 20.06 | W |
| Mere | 20.31 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,158
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downton | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 98 |
| Redlynch | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 53 |
| Alderbury | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 51 |
| Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 50 |
| Whiteparish | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 49 |
| Broad Chalke | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 43 |
| Landford | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 37 |
| Bishopstone | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 37 |
| Sixpenny Handley | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 32 |
| Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 29 |
| Woodfalls | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 29 |
| Coombe Bissett | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 27 |
| West Tytherley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 25 |
| Bowerchalke | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 24 |
| Whaddon | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 23 |
| Pitton | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 20 |
| Redlynch | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 17 |
| Farley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 16 |
| West Grimstead | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 16 |
| Woodfalls | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 15 |
| Ebbesbourne Wake | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 14 |
| West Dean | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 13 |
| Nomansland | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 13 |
| Bodenham | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 13 |
| Firsdown | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 12 |
| Nunton | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 11 |
| West Tytherley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 10 |
| West Dean | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 10 |
| East Dean | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 10 |
| Lover | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 10 |
| Whaddon | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 10 |
| Downton | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 10 |
| Ashmore | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 10 |
| Pitton | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 9 |
| East Grimstead | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 9 |
| West Dean | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 8 |
| Redlynch | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 8 |
| Whiteparish | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 8 |
| Charlton All Saints | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 8 |
| Coombe Bissett | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 8 |
| Alvediston | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 8 |
| Sixpenny Handley | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 8 |
| Tollard Royal | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 8 |
| Tollard Royal | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 8 |
| East Tytherley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 7 |
| Alderbury | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 7 |
| Bishopstone | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 7 |
| Alvediston | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 7 |
| Britford | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 6 |
| Homington | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 6 |
| East Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 5 |
| West Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 5 |
| Landford | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 5 |
| Redlynch | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 5 |
| Petersfinger | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 5 |
| Bishopstone | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 5 |
| Odstock | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 5 |
| Ashmore | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 5 |
| Broad Chalke | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 5 |
| Woodcutts | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 5 |
| Woodcutts | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 5 |
| Lopcombe | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 4 |
| Hamptworth | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 4 |
| Laverstock | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 4 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 4 |
| Petersfinger | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 4 |
| Clarendon | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 4 |
| Alderbury | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 4 |
| Homington | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 4 |
| East Woodyates | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 4 |
| Lopcombe | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 3 |
| West Tytherley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 3 |
| East Tytherley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 3 |
| Nomansland | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 3 |
| Clarendon Park | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 3 |
| Downton | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 3 |
| West Grimstead | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 3 |
| Stratford Tony | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 3 |
| Ebbesbourne Wake | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 3 |
| Bowerchalke | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 3 |
| Coombe Bissett | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 3 |
| Farley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 2 |
| East Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 2 |
| West Tytherley | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 2 |
| West Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 2 |
| Hamptworth | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 2 |
| Landford Wood | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 2 |
| Clarendon | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 2 |
| Clarendon Park | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 2 |
| Downton Industrial Estate | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 2 |
| Bishopstone | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 2 |
| Britford | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 2 |
| Bodenham | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 2 |
| Charlton All Saints | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 2 |
| Odstock | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 2 |
| Odstock | SALISBURY | SP5 4 | 2 |
| Broad Chalke | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 2 |
| Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 1 |
| Lopcombe | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 1 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 1 |
| West Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 1 |
| Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 1 |
| Winterslow | SALISBURY | SP5 1 | 1 |
| Landford | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Nomansland | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Landford | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Landford Wood | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Woodfalls | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Woodfalls | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Lover | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Redlynch | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| Whiteparish | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 2 | 1 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| Clarendon | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| Petersfinger | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| SALISBURY | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| Downton | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| Downton | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| Downton Industrial Estate | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| Downton Industrial Estate | SALISBURY | SP5 3 | 1 |
| West Woodyates | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| West Woodyates | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| Pentridge | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| Pentridge | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| East Woodyates | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| East Woodyates | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| Coombe Bissett | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| Coombe Bissett | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
| Bowerchalke | SALISBURY | SP5 5 | 1 |
Street list for SP5
HANDLEY PARK - MOBILE HOME SITE
Sixpenny Handley, Dorset
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 12201239
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BOURNE WAY | 180 |
| SOUTHAMPTON ROAD A36 | 52 |
| HILLSIDE CLOSE | 49 |
| THE BOROUGH B3080 | 33 |
| ODSTOCK ROAD | 27 |
| CHARLOTTE CLOSE | 27 |
| CHURCH ROAD | 26 |
| STOCKBRIDGE ROAD A30 | 26 |
| HIGH STREET B3080 | 23 |
| ROGER PENNY WAY B3078 | 22 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 691 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 289 |
| Burglary | 259 |
| Vehicle crime | 198 |
| Other theft | 160 |
| Public order | 121 |
| Shoplifting | 98 |
| Other crime | 41 |
| Possession of weapons | 17 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BOROUGH | SALISBURY | DOWNTON | 8 | SP5 3LX | View map |
Schools in the district
Pitton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whiteway , Pitton , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 1DT
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
West Tytherley Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
West Tytherley , The Village , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 1JX
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Macey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Winterslow CofE (Aided) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Middle Winterslow , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 1RD
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Bone (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , Nomansland , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 2BY
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Whittaker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Morgans Vale Road , Redlynch , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 2HU
Headteacher: Mr Graham Nagel-Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Common Road , Whiteparish , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 2SU
Headteacher: Mr Jon James (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Firs Road , Alderbury , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 3BD
Headteacher: Mr Wesley Thorpe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Breamore Road , Downton , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 3HN
Headteacher: Mr Stewart Roderick (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Breamore Road , Downton , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 3HN
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Cole (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Downton CofE VA Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gravel Close , Downton , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 3LZ
Headteacher: Mrs Paula Carlton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Longford CofE (VC) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Road , Britford , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 4DS
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Knipe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shutts Lane , Coombe Bissett , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 4LU
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Haworth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Newtown , Broad Chalke , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 5DS
Headteacher: Mrs Heather Luft (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Common Road , Sixpenny Handley , Salisbury
Postcode: SP5 5NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Musselwhite (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barn Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | THE AVENUE, ODSTOCK, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 4JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Borough Dental Practice | 58 THE BOROUGH, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3ND | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadchalke Surgery | DOVES MEADOW, BROADCHALKE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5EL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Winterslow Surgery | MIDDLETON ROAD, WINTERSLOW, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 1PQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Sixpenny Handley Surgery | DEAN LANE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5PA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01725 552500 |
| 4 | Whiteparish Surgery | COMMON ROAD, WHITEPARISH, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 2SU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01794 884269 |
| 5 | Downton Surgery | MOOT LANE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3JP | GP PRACTICE | Call 01725 510296 |
| 6 | Ramsey Health Care Uk | NEWHALL HOSPITAL, BODENHAM, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 4EY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01722 435140 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 5 HIGH STREET, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3PG | PHARMACY | Call 01725 510388 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roving Eye | TARGETTS FARM, BOWERCHALKE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5DB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | A J Bass Opticians (downton) | 53 THE BOROUGH, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, SP5 3LX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £619,634 | 153 | £690,706 | 134 | £661,373 | 180 | £692,958 | 175 |
| Semi-detached | £381,898 | 58 | £368,106 | 64 | £402,713 | 57 | £390,201 | 66 |
| Terraced | £324,599 | 43 | £287,145 | 28 | £371,433 | 27 | £271,063 | 32 |
| Flats | £241,244 | 8 | £226,250 | 6 | £197,800 | 5 | £185,682 | 11 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Dean (Wilts)
CRS Code: DEN
Operator: GW
Line: Wessex Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M27 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.01
Average Driving Distance: 15.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1027
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.52
Average Driving Distance: 15.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1027
M27 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.20
Average Driving Distance: 17.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1027
M3 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.64
Average Driving Distance: 19.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
M271 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.23
Average Driving Distance: 18.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1022
M3 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.64
Average Driving Distance: 22.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 142
M3 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.70
Average Driving Distance: 22.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 95
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SP5 1 | Salisbury Delivery Office |
| SP5 2 | Salisbury Delivery Office |
| SP5 2 | Woodfalls Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SP5 2 | Landford Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SP5 2 | Whiteparish Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SP5 3 | Salisbury Delivery Office |
| SP5 3 | Delivery Officewnton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SP5 4 | Salisbury Delivery Office |
| SP5 5 | Salisbury Delivery Office |
| SP5 5 | Handley Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | P | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| S | P | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SP5 postal code is Downton followed by Winterslow, and Alderbury.
The SP5 Postcode shares a border with SP1 (SALISBURY, Bishopdown, Laverstock), SP2 (SALISBURY, Wilton, South Newton), SP4 (Amesbury, Durrington, Larkhill), SP11 (ANDOVER, Ludgershall, Picket Piece), BH21 (WIMBORNE, Corfe Mullen, Three Legged Cross), DT11 (BLANDFORD FORUM, Blandford St. Mary, Milborne St. Andrew), SP3 (Tisbury, Shrewton, East Knoyle), SP7 (SHAFTESBURY, Motcombe, Donhead St. Mary), SP6 (FORDINGBRIDGE, Alderholt, Godshill), SO20 (Kings Somborne, Middle Wallop, STOCKBRIDGE), SO43 (LYNDHURST, Minstead, Bramshaw) and SO51 (ROMSEY, West Wellow, Ampfield).
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