Upper Market Street is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 1QA is located in the Haverfordwest: Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preseli Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 1QB, SA61 1PX, SA61 1QF, SA61 1QQ, SA61 1RJ, SA61 1NH, SA61 1QH, SA61 1NF, SA61 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA61 1QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA61 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 53.4% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 20.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 22.6% | 14.5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 43% | 36.7% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 24.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 14.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 20.9% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 17.3% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 89.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 88.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 76.7% | -31.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 45.7% | 13.5% | 32.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Market Street was 324.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Haverfordwest: Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Market Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haverfordwest: Castle and the 23rd highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-11-27 | £249,557 |
| 6 Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-01-18 | £293,400 |
| 14 Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-04-01 | £165,148 |
| 18 Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2022-03-14 | £186,827 |
| 4 Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-01-26 | £128,984 |
SA61 1QA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo Williams Primary School Barn Street , SA61 1TD | - not rated | 261 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Fenton C.P Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ | - not rated | 613 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 786 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 824 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Portfield School Off Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BS | - not rated | 1,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Spice Fun Dining | 28 Market Street | 101 yd | |
| Yum Yums | 12 Albany Terrace | 154 yd | |
| Saib | Haverfordwest Leisure Centre St Thomas Green | 200 yd | |
| Get the Boys a Lift CIC | 7A Dew Street | 216 yd | |
| Creative Cafe Haverfordwest | 22 High Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Yeoman | The Pembroke Yeoman, 11 Hill Street | 86 yd | |
| The Georges | 24 Market Street | 101 yd | |
| Three Crowns | Old Three Crowns, 47 High Street | 236 yd | |
| Oak Inn | Lexton Terrace St Thomas Green | 247 yd | |
| Labyrinth | Labyrinth, 13 Quay Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Wong | 4 Dew Street | 155 yd | |
| Kebab Express / Roberto's Pizza | Kingkebab Burger, 39 High Street | 170 yd | |
| Peking House | 3 High Street | 170 yd | |
| Fat Freddies | 1A Quay Street | 264 yd | |
| Pizza Time (formerly Dorothy's) | 2 Castle Square | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 8 - 10 Picton Place | 459 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Perrots Road | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 622 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Bridge Meadow Retail Park | 927 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.