If you’re contemplating a move to the Wiltshire cathedral city of Salisbury, you can look forward to life in a place of historic charm, good schools and access to gorgeous countryside. Not only that, but there’s a thriving cultural scene here, too.
Strong demand for property and commuter appeal
Salisbury also has excellent transport links and serves as a regional hub, which helps keep demand for property in the area high from professionals. There’s plenty of research to show that commuter towns tend to have higher property values. Analysis from Nationwide, for example, shows that properties within half a kilometre of a station typically bear a 9.7% price premium compared to places which are not as close by. Meanwhile, for landlords there will be higher rental yields.
And with flexible and hybrid working now influencing property choices, many are increasingly interested in towns where they can commute a few days a week and perhaps enjoy more living space plus a better quality of life on the other days.
Rail connections to London and beyond
There are direct services from Salisbury to London Waterloo, with a journey time of typically between an hour and 22 or 40 minutes. Generally there are up to two trains every hour throughout the day.
This makes commuting to the capital entirely possible, especially if you spend some of the week working at home.
As well as services to London, Salisbury offers direct rail links with Bristol Temple Meads (1 hour 20 minutes), Exeter (1 hour and 40 minutes), Bath Spa (just over an hour), Cardiff (2 hours 7 minutes), Southampton (38 minutes) and Portsmouth (up to 90 minutes). Additionally, it serves as a key interchange for the south-west, connecting to nearby stations such as Andover, plus routes towards Dorset.
Local buses, park and ride, and taxis
In terms of buses, Salisbury Reds services run across the city while also covering outlying villages and areas. Many routes operate every half-hour, plus there are contactless payment options.
Five park and ride sites are also available six days a week, with shuttles leaving every 15 minutes to the city centre. Plus as you’d expect, taxi operators are plentiful locally.
Road network and regional access
As for the road network, there’s flexible access across the region. The A36 runs north to south, linking the coast to Bath and Bristol while to the north the A303 is a bypass for traffic travelling from east to west. High traffic volumes can lead to congestion, especially during rush hour.
Transport links and property values
A big impact of transport links on local property prices is that, understandably, houses and flats based near the city’s train station are typically more desirable and command higher prices given how much easier they make life for commuters. This can make such places a strong investment if you’re buying in this part of town.
Equally understandably, areas of the city which are congested may see less demand from buyers but may potentially be on the market for a more attractive price if you’re buying.
Using transport connectivity in your property transaction
If you’re planning on selling, highlight distance to the train station when describing your property; it can make a real difference to the way people perceive your place. Include journey times to nearby towns and cities, and showcase road links.
Talk to Carter & May
Finally, if you use a professional agency such as Carter & May, they have the local expertise to ensure you maximise your positioning.
We’re award-winning market leaders, based in the heart of Salisbury and covering its surrounding areas. Crucially, we’re independent, so we’ll tailor our service to you and your own situation. You will always be more than just a number to us.
Talk to us about letting, buying or selling or contact us if you’re looking to rent. Get in touch today.