SP2 8BL postcode in Salisbury, Wiltshire
SP2 8BL is a postcode in Salisbury, in the Salisbury Harnham West ward of Wiltshire. It is in the Salisbury parliamentary constituency and the Wiltshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SP2 8BL is, and what is near it
- SP2 8BL
- Other postcodes in SP2 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 24 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.0556, longitude -1.7976)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SP2 8BL?
- WiltshireCouncil, for all local services Wiltshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SP2 8BL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- WiltshirePolice force area
- SalisburyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is John Glen (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact John Glen
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SP2 8BL?
Every home and business at SP2 8BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SP2 8BL?
BinDayBuddy has not read Wiltshire Council's days for SP2 8BL today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SP2 8BL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SP2 8BL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SP2 8BL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Wiltshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SP2 8BL: 5,934 properties in Wiltshire are at high risk (2% of all its properties). All the figures for Wiltshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SP2 8BL is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 17:05 on 22 October 2026.
- Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase areaFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 17:05 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SP2 8BL?
Homes in SP2 8 sold for a typical £380,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 102 sales, down 1.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £497,500 48 sales
- Semi-detached £376,000 19 sales
- Terraced £330,000 23 sales
- Flat or maisonette £155,500 12 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SP2 district: a typical £314,000 from 415 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SP2 8BL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in SP2 8BL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 12 February 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SP2 8BL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 710 homes in the neighbourhood around SP2 8BL. The largest share of them, 44%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (30%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Wiltshire for 2026‑27: £2,572. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £2,000 (band B) to £3,715 (band F); band C, the most common, is £2,286.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,715 |
| Band B | about 70 (10%) | £2,000 |
| Band C | about 310 (44%) | £2,286 |
| Band D | about 210 (30%) | £2,572 |
| Band E | about 90 (13%) | £3,143 |
| Band F | about 30 (4%) | £3,715 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,286 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,144 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- 7% 1900 to 1918
- 4% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 27% 1965 to 1982
- 30% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 30% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1945 to 1964, 2000 to 2009, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Wiltshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SP2 8BL is in (ONS area E01032007), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SP2 8BL?
The nearest open schools to SP2 8BL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SP2 8BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SP2 8BL is Salisbury Rail Station, 1.8 km away in a straight line.
- Salisbury Rail Station Railway station 1.8 kmCycle
- Dean Rail Station Railway station 11.5 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
24 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Cecil Avenue, 54 m away.
More stations near SP2 8BL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SP2 8BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SP2 8BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Harcourt Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01722 333214 1.3 kmCycle
- Salisbury Walk-In Hc Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01722 331191 1.8 kmCycle
- Sarum Health Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01722 322726 1.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SP2 8BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SP2 8BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Bp Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS 350 mWalk
- Mer Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO 1.4 kmCycle
- Salisbury District Hospital Charging point · 14 chargers 1.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SP2 8BL?
The nearest to the centre of SP2 8BL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Coombe Dental Care Phone 01722 341291 200 mWalk
- The Cathedral Close Dental Practice Phone 07988 221993 1.2 kmWalk
- Private Treatment Centre Phone 01722 333733 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SP2 8BL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Salisbury District Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01722 336262 1.4 kmCycle
- New Hall Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2025 · Phone 01722 422333 3.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SP2 8BL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SP2 8BL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- OSJCT Willowcroft Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01722 323477 150 mWalk
- Holmhurst Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01722 340689 350 mWalk
- Harnham Croft Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01722 327623 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SP2 8BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SP2 8BL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Rowlands Pharmacy, Harcourt Medical Centre Mon to Fri 9am to 1:40pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed 1.3 kmCycle
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 12-14 Old George Mall Mon to Fri 8:30am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01722 334142 1.3 kmCycle
- Boots, 41-51 Silver Street Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sun 10:30am to 4pm · Phone 01722 421599 1.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SP2 8BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of SP2 8BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet 850 mWalk
- Hampton Park Vets 7.1 kmDrive
- Forest Veterinary Clinic 13.9 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SP2 8BL in a conservation area?
The centre of SP2 8BL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SP2 8BL?
Police.uk records 155 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SP2 8BL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 3, vehicle crime 3, drugs 3, other crime 2, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SP2 8BL
- Ward
- Salisbury Harnham West
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Salisbury
- Rural or urban
- Urban, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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