If you own a home around Salisbury or Andover, November 2026 is a useful time to review your moving plans against the evidence for your property. A period terrace in the city centre, an Amesbury semi and a family home in SP10 will face different competition. Start with comparable homes and your preferred timetable.
The ONS release updated on 21 October 2026 puts Wiltshire’s provisional average house price at £328,000 in August, up 1.5% annually. This covers the local authority, rather than Salisbury alone. It provides background for a November appraisal but does not establish a record price for the city or what an individual home will achieve.
Why Salisbury is outperforming the wider Wiltshire market
Salisbury’s mix of period homes, suburban streets and nearby villages means that one average cannot describe every seller’s position. Compare similar properties within a relevant area, noting the sale date, floor area and condition. Current listings show your competition, while completed sales show what buyers have actually paid.
Wiltshire Council withdrew its draft Local Plan from examination in May 2026. That did not remove the existing adopted development plan or stop planning applications being decided. The Wiltshire Core Strategy and other relevant adopted policies remain part of the planning framework while a replacement plan is prepared.
The government’s 30-month framework concerns preparation of a new plan from the Gateway 1 stage. It is not a fixed pause in construction. Housing delivery depends on individual permissions, infrastructure, developer programmes and demand, so the withdrawal alone does not demonstrate fewer competing homes or stronger offers for sellers.
The postcode-by-postcode picture across Northwood Salisbury’s coverage area
Postcodes are useful starting points, but they do not follow every settlement or council boundary. Check the full address before applying local figures. Salisbury and Andover also fall within different planning areas, so a Wiltshire announcement should not be treated as a change to the whole Andover market.
SP1 and SP2: Salisbury city centre and surrounding villages
SP1 and SP2 cover different parts of Salisbury, and Wilton addresses include SP2. Old Sarum’s modern residential area includes SP4 addresses, while Alderbury is in SP5. For a city-centre home, describe its actual distance and route to the station, shops and cathedral rather than assuming all nearby settlements share those advantages.
Old Sarum offers a different setting north of the city, with the historic site and surrounding residential streets distinct from the centre. Alderbury is a separate village south-east of Salisbury. Compare parking, services and the journey from each property; a village address can suit one household while creating extra travel for another.
SP3 and SP4: Wilton, Durrington, and Amesbury
Wilton’s setting near the Nadder Valley and Wilton House can appeal to buyers seeking a town with its own identity close to Salisbury. Its properties need individual comparisons. A small group of transactions can change an average substantially, so quarterly movements should not be treated as guaranteed growth in the value of every Wilton home.
Amesbury and Durrington are both within SP4, while SP3 covers other towns and villages west of Salisbury, including Tisbury. Compare available homes, their condition and routes to work or school. Nearby landmarks such as Stonehenge provide location context but do not establish a particular level of buyer demand or achievable price.
SP5: Downton and Fordingbridge
Downton is in SP5, while Fordingbridge is in SP6 and lies in Hampshire. Both have a River Avon setting, but they are separate communities with different local services and housing choices. Check the property’s authority and location when discussing planning, council tax or access to the New Forest.
For sellers, explain the features that a buyer can assess at a viewing: accommodation, garden, parking and the immediate surroundings. Buyers considering a lifestyle move will still compare price and running costs. Their motivation or financial position should be established individually rather than assumed from the village setting.
SP9: Tidworth
Tidworth in SP9 has a distinct local context that includes the garrison and military community. A sale appraisal should still focus on the home’s tenure, accommodation, condition and competing stock. Employment connections can be useful background but do not establish demand or a specific price advantage for every property.
The Andover market: SP10 and SP11
Andover and the surrounding SP10 and SP11 area should be reviewed as a separate market. Discuss the exact address with Northwood Salisbury to confirm the service available, particularly for properties further from the city. Branch coverage should be established before planning a valuation or marketing campaign.
Andover lies in Hampshire within the Test Valley, rather than in Wiltshire. Its rail services and access to the A303 may be relevant to buyers comparing locations, but the actual commute needs checking. Use dated local transactions and current competing listings to assess a home rather than applying a Salisbury price figure to Andover.
For a November sale in SP10 or SP11, consider your own price bracket, the properties buyers can choose from and your onwards plans. Those details are more useful than assuming the wider area’s demand creates the same opportunity for every seller.
What the planning void means for sellers right now
The withdrawn Wiltshire draft plan changes the plan-making process, rather than creating a general halt to new housing. Existing permissions and applications have their own status. Check current council records for schemes near your property, distinguishing proposals, approved phases and homes that are already being marketed.
Andover’s planning position must be checked with the relevant Hampshire authority. Neither the Wiltshire withdrawal nor a new plan’s timetable establishes a fixed supply shortage across both areas. For your sale, focus on the developments and existing homes that could realistically compete with your property during its marketing period.
How to make the most of the current market as a seller
A successful November launch starts with an asking price supported by suitable comparisons. Ask how recent sales differ from your home and why any adjustment is proposed. Review current competition too, while remembering that an asking price is not a completed transaction. Agree how enquiries and viewing feedback will be assessed.
Presentation should make the home’s layout, condition and setting easy to understand. Arrange photographs in daylight, clear fallen leaves from entrances and check exterior lighting for evening viewings. An accurate floor plan and clear particulars help buyers decide whether to visit. Marketing supports the sale but cannot guarantee a price or completion date.
Get a free market appraisal from Northwood Salisbury
If you are considering selling around Salisbury, Amesbury, Downton, Fordingbridge, Alderbury, Wilton, Old Sarum, Durrington, Tidworth or Andover, begin with your property’s details and moving priorities. Confirm the branch’s service for the address and discuss whether launching this November or preparing for a later date better suits your circumstances.
Northwood Salisbury offers free, no-obligation market appraisals. Bring details of improvements, guarantees, any title issues and your preferred timing so the discussion reflects your home. Ask about comparable evidence, the proposed marketing approach and how progress will be reviewed once the property is available.
Book a free valuation this November to discuss your home’s current market position and the steps involved in preparing for sale. An appraisal can help you plan your budget and timing while allowing for negotiation, buyer circumstances and the practical demands of your onwards move.
To discuss your property and moving plans, get in touch with Northwood Salisbury. Our team can explain the service available, arrange an appraisal and help you understand the next steps for your particular home.
