South West · England
Living in Salisbury
A Wiltshire cathedral city with Britain’s tallest spire, on the edge of the plain that holds Stonehenge.
Population around 45,000
What Salisbury is like
Salisbury is historic, walkable and prosperous, popular with families and those wanting a market-town pace within reach of the South Coast and London. Its water meadows and countryside are a real draw.
Education
Served by Wiltshire College and nearby universities in Southampton and Bournemouth.
Getting around
Direct trains to London Waterloo in around 90 minutes and to the South Coast.
Jobs & economy
Defence and technology, tourism, agriculture and professional services.
The property market
Browse current asking prices for homes in Salisbury below.
In a nutshell
- Britain’s tallest cathedral spire
- Stonehenge nearby
- Historic market city
- Countryside on the doorstep