Scarrowscant Lane is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 1ES is located in the Haverfordwest: Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preseli Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest, SA61 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 1EW, SA61 1HH, SA61 1HG, SA61 1EU, SA61 1EZ, SA61 1EX, SA61 1ED, SA61 1HA, SA61 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA61 1ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 32.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 47.1% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.9% | 49% | -9.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.8% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 16% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 24.5% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 31.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.7% | 95% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 90.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarrowscant Lane was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Haverfordwest: Portfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scarrowscant Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Haverfordwest: Portfield and the 161st highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 115.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98A Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2025-09-09 | £217,000 |
| 100 Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-04-17 | £282,930 |
| 88 Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2025-04-03 | £195,402 |
| 49 Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-28 | £505,248 |
| 86 Scarrowscant Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-14 | £154,320 |
SA61 1ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Preparatory School The Garth , St David's Road SA61 2UR | - not rated | 127 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portfield School Off Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BS | - not rated | 385 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 596 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fenton C.P Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ | - not rated | 899 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs Corner Pre-School Nursery | The Lions Den Snowdrop Lane | 370 yd | |
| Supporting People & Pets Through Opportunity & Training (SPPOT, A Community Interest Company) | Community Centre Furzy Park | 410 yd | |
| Pembrokeshire College Refectory | Pembrokeshire College Caradogs Well Road, Merlins Bridge | 418 yd | |
| Icebreakers Community Cafe | Racecourse Pavilion Glenover Park | 464 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Caradogs Well Road, Merlins Bridge | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Roma | Portfield | 621 yd | |
| Stonemasons Arms Ltd | The Stonemasons Arms, 69 Merlins Hill | 959 yd | |
| Haverfordwest Labour Club | Haverfordwest Labour Club, 61 Dew Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdrop Kebab House | Unit 4, Snowdrop Park Snowdrop Lane | 278 yd | |
| Dial a Curry | Units 5 To 6, Snowdrop Park Snowdrop Lane | 278 yd | |
| Portfield Chinese Takeaway | 51 Portfield | 621 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 86 Portfield | 638 yd | |
| Seven Spice | 9 Magdalene Street, Merlins Bridge | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 791 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.