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Area guide

SP1 area guide — property prices & local market

Everything you need to know about buying property in the SP1 postcode area, covering Salisbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.

SP1 area price snapshot

Average price

£247,173

Median price

£225,000

5-year trend

+25.5%

Total sales

14,254

The SP1 area has 590 individual postcodes with 14,254 registered sales. Prices are +37.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Salisbury. The five-year price movement is +25.5%.

About Salisbury

A historic cathedral city on the edge of Salisbury Plain with a medieval centre, SWR trains to London Waterloo and proximity to Stonehenge and the New Forest.

🚆 Main station

Salisbury

⏱️ London commute

~90 min by train

🏫 Notable school

South Wilts Grammar School (Outstanding)

View full Salisbury property data →

Market context

With an average of £247,173, SP1 is a mid-range area, +37.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 14,254 recorded sales across 590 postcodes.

The five-year price trend in SP1 is +25.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.

Buying tips for SP1

  • 🏠Consider property type mix. Mid-range areas typically have a diverse housing stock. Use the street and postcode pages to find the property type that fits your budget.
  • 📈Look for growth potential. The 5-year price trend on this page shows how SP1 has performed. Compare it with nearby areas using the location comparison tool.
  • 🧮Factor in Stamp Duty. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate purchase costs based on the average price in SP1.
  • 🏘️Explore Salisbury. Much of the SP1 activity centres on Salisbury. Check the town-level data for more granular market analysis.
  • 💡Check individual postcodes. Average prices can mask significant variation between postcodes in the SP1 area. Browse the individual postcode pages to find properties that match your budget.
  • 💡Compare asking prices to sold prices. Use the Asking Price Checker to see whether a listing price aligns with local sold-price evidence.
  • 💡Use sold prices as evidence, not valuation. Historical data helps you understand market trends but does not replace a professional valuation by a qualified surveyor.

Top postcodes in SP1

SP1 3WE

£143,294 avg · 230 sales

SP1 2SU

£164,925 avg · 130 sales

SP1 3WX

£226,726 avg · 121 sales

SP1 3GE

£334,925 avg · 116 sales

SP1 1JW

£175,483 avg · 113 sales

SP1 3AU

£213,134 avg · 108 sales

SP1 1ER

£121,206 avg · 102 sales

SP1 3AL

£184,586 avg · 101 sales

SP1 3BG

£201,301 avg · 101 sales

View all 590 postcodes in SP1 →

Useful tools for SP1 buyers

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Stamp Duty ~£2,443

Avg £247,173 in SP1

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Asking Price Checker

Compare asking prices with sold-price evidence

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Stamp Duty Guide

Complete 2025 SDLT, LTT & LBTT guide

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Location Comparison

Compare SP1 with other areas

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Salisbury data

Full town-level property statistics

About this guide

This SP1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.

Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in SP1?

The average sold price in the SP1 postcode area is £247,173, based on 14,254 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Salisbury.

How do SP1 house prices compare to the UK average?

Properties in SP1 average £247,173, which is +37.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.

Why is the median price in SP1 lower than the average?

The median price (£225,000) is 9.0% below the average (£247,173), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.

How have SP1 house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in SP1 have moved +25.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.

Are these area guide prices valuations or asking prices?

No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.

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