St Margarets Close is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 1LD is located in the Merlin's Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preseli Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Margarets Close, Haverfordwest, SA61 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 1LH, SA61 1JX, SA61 1LL, SA61 1LJ, SA61 1LP, SA61 1JU, SA61 1JL, SA61 1LE, SA61 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA61 1LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.9% | 30.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 45.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 31.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 20.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 23.1% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 21.2% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Close was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Haverfordwest: Portfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Haverfordwest: Portfield and the 129th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 St Margarets Close, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-05-28 | £140,856 |
| 29 St Margarets Close, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,250 | 2021-04-09 | £136,779 |
| 5 St Margarets Close, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-07-12 | £131,776 |
| 3 St Margarets Close, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2018-11-19 | £140,706 |
| 18 St Margarets Close, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-10-19 | £132,335 |
SA61 1LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks V.A.P. School St Issell's Avenue , Merlins Bridge SA61 1JX | - not rated | 311 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 609 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Redhill Preparatory School The Garth , St David's Road SA61 2UR | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portfield School Off Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BS | - not rated | 1,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Caradogs Well Road, Merlins Bridge | 634 yd | |
| The Glen | The Glen Merlins Hill | 649 yd | |
| Frame | Old Printing Works Old Hakin Road, Merlins Bridge | 677 yd | |
| Pembrokeshire College Refectory | Pembrokeshire College Caradogs Well Road, Merlins Bridge | 749 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Tandoori Restaurant | 1 - 2 Milford Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonemasons Arms Ltd | The Stonemasons Arms, 69 Merlins Hill | 847 yd | |
| Oak Inn | Lexton Terrace St Thomas Green | 917 yd | |
| Haverfordwest Labour Club | Haverfordwest Labour Club, 61 Dew Street | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Spice | 9 Magdalene Street, Merlins Bridge | 448 yd | |
| Moby Dicks | 49 Pembroke Road | 455 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 1,005 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.