// CITY_ASSESSMENT

How smart is Salisbury?

Salisbury, United Kingdom, scores 63.1% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #83 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.

Smart score

63.1%

Rank

#83 / 386

Criteria present

40 / 86

Evidence coverage

81.4%

Salisbury's smart city score by area

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation65%

4 present · 9 partial · 0 absent · 2 not assessed

Mobility & Transport72%

4 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate88%

10 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste67%

3 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 2 not assessed

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion71%

7 present · 3 partial · 2 absent · 1 not assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment86%

5 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model75%

7 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 2 not assessed

Where Salisbury is strong

  • Green Space & Biodiversity
  • Health & Digital Health
  • Culture, Tourism & Recreation
  • Food Security & Urban Agriculture
  • Energy & Smart Grid

Where the gaps are

  • Open Data & Transparency
  • Active & Shared Mobility
  • Water & Sanitation
  • Public Safety & Emergency
  • Air Quality & Monitoring

Evidence highlights

Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Fibre / high-speed broadband coverage

Wessex Internet provides full fibre broadband and ultrafast internet, connecting communities across the Wiltshire countryside, which includes Salisbury, to fast and reliable services.

https://www.wessexinternet.com/

Active & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes

Salisbury is connected to the National Cycle Network via Route 24 (NCN 24), a long-distance cycling and walking route spanning approximately 79 miles from Bath to Eastleigh, which includes traffic-free sections and quiet country lanes.

https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-24/

Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · EV charging network

Electric vehicle charging is available and managed through the MiPermit app's "Park + Charge" service, although direct charging via the MiPermit website is not supported.

https://secure.mipermit.com/root/Account/PayAndStayAdd.aspx

Air Quality & Monitoring · Real-time air-quality data

The Wiltshire Council air quality monitoring service provides current and historic air pollution levels for Salisbury, Exeter Street, including the highest pollution band and last updated times, indicating open access to data.

https://www.airqualityengland.co.uk/local-authority/?la_id=394

About this assessment

Salisbury was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-10 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.