Spenser Way is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 1SL 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 Spenser Way, Haverfordwest, SA61 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 1RZ, SA61 1SA, SA61 1UL, SA61 1RT, SA61 1RQ, SA61 1SW, SA61 1RU, SA61 1TJ, SA61 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA61 1SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 27% | 28.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 51.5% | 44.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 20.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 95% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.8% | 92.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spenser Way was 248.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% higher than the Haverfordwest: Portfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spenser Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Haverfordwest: Portfield and the 32nd highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Spenser Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-08-21 | £250,196 |
| 3 Spenser Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2014-03-24 | £235,012 |
| 8 Spenser Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2010-10-15 | £323,606 |
| 5 Spenser Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1999-12-20 | £259,147 |
| 5 Spenser Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1996-04-26 | £285,708 |
SA61 1SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA61 1SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo Williams Primary School Barn Street , SA61 1TD | - not rated | 710 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 809 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Marks V.A.P. School St Issell's Avenue , Merlins Bridge SA61 1JX | - not rated | 959 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fenton C.P Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ | - not rated | 987 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverfordwest Lawn Tennis Club | The Pavilion The Parade | 260 yd | |
| Haverfordwest Bowling Club | The Parade House Hermons Hill | 260 yd | |
| Saib | Haverfordwest Leisure Centre St Thomas Green | 376 yd | |
| Yum Yums | 12 Albany Terrace | 447 yd | |
| The Edge, Haverfordwest Youth Centre | Picton Community Centre Freemens Way | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Trader | The Bristol Trader Quay Street | 318 yd | |
| Oak Inn | Lexton Terrace St Thomas Green | 422 yd | |
| Pembroke Yeoman | The Pembroke Yeoman, 11 Hill Street | 566 yd | |
| The Georges | 24 Market Street | 596 yd | |
| Labyrinth | Labyrinth, 13 Quay Street | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Freddies | 1A Quay Street | 625 yd | |
| Kebab Express / Roberto's Pizza | Kingkebab Burger, 39 High Street | 641 yd | |
| Peking House | 3 High Street | 641 yd | |
| Mr Wong | 4 Dew Street | 647 yd | |
| Imperial deserts and candy | 3 Castle Square | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 8 - 10 Picton Place | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 894 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Perrots Road | 994 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.