People aged 65 or over
21.9%21 March 2021 · Wiltshire
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
111,527 out of 510,333.
Source and method →Salisbury · England
Community life
Wiltshire council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People reporting bad or very bad health
4.2%21 March 2021 · Wiltshire
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
21,588 out of 510,333.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
46.6%21 March 2021 · Wiltshire
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
100,195 out of 215,081.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
13.6%21 March 2021 · Wiltshire
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
29,271 out of 215,081.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
14.4%21 March 2021 · Wiltshire
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
60,409 out of 419,114.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
34.2%21 March 2021 · Wiltshire
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
143,201 out of 419,114.
Source and method →Local places and initiatives
Ashley Road Open Space, Salisbury River Park
Salisbury River Park play area
An accessible play area shaped with local schoolchildren adds a usable community space to the wider river and flood-protection project.
Play area opened · evidence dated 2025-08-21
Responsible body: Salisbury City Council, Wiltshire Council and Environment Agency
Progress, funding and source
The city council confirms public opening on 21 August 2025 and consultation with the local disability group. The statement distinguishes this opening from the wider River Park programme.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Salisbury celebrates opening of River Park play area →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.