Laverstock is an electoral ward on the eastern edge of Salisbury, where the suburban fringe meets the chalk downland. The ward follows the valley of the River Bourne and sits close to the archaeological heights of Old Sarum, with easy road access via the A36 into the city; this gives a mix of leafy village streets, newer housing estates and open countryside at the doorstep of Salisbury Plain.
Historically the area has deep roots thanks to nearby ancient and medieval remains at Old Sarum, while today it functions largely as a commuter and local service community for Salisbury. Local life revolves around schools, village halls and small shops, with a modest local economy of small businesses and trades; residents often highlight the blend of rural character, easy access to city amenities and plentiful walking country as the ward’s strong points.
Postcode districts covering Laverstock
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.9 miles32 km
- Bournemouth 23.6 miles38 km
- Eastleigh 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 19.9 miles32 km
- Winchester 19.9 miles32 km
- Salisbury 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Christchurch 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Andover 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Totton 16.1 miles26 km
- Totton and Eling 16.5 miles26.6 km
- New Milton 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Hythe and Dibden 21.6 miles34.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Salisbury Milford Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Laverstock Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Salisbury St. Edmund's Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Salisbury Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Salisbury St. Francis & Stratford Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Salisbury St. Paul's Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Salisbury Harnham East Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Old Sarum Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Shute End Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Clarendon Park Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Salisbury Harnham West Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Laverstock
SP1 1RS, SP1 1SL, SP1 3FQ, SP1 1QQ, SP1 1PY, SP1 1PZ, SP1 3FD, SP1 3GR, SP1 1PX … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Bournemouth Airport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Salisbury Station 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Dean Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Salisbury Bus Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels near Laverstock Ad
- The Riverside 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Merchant's House 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Old Mill 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Milford Hall Hotel - Newly Refurbished 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Best Western Red Lion Hotel 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Stones Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge 4 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Laverstock
- Greentrees Primary School Primary
- St Andrew's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic School Secondary
- Wyvern St Edmund's Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Amesbury Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Norman Court Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Durrington Walls Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Stonehenge Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Western Downs Hill 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Embley House Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Ramridge House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Broadlands Country house 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Paultons Park Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km