Dark Street is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 2DS 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 Dark Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 2DR, SA61 1SP, SA61 1SR, SA61 2DT, SA61 2EA, SA61 2EG, SA61 2BW, SA61 2ED, SA61 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA61 2DS is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population 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 | 45.4% | 41.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 54.6% | 58.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 2DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 53.9% | 60.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 15.6% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 40.5% | 40.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 37.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 17.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 32.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 90.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 87% | 87% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 87% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dark Street was 180.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Haverfordwest: Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dark Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haverfordwest: Castle and the 49th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Dark Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-05 | £182,100 |
| 4 Dark Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-08-15 | £79,718 |
| Flat 5 Dark Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-08-24 | £119,501 |
| 2B Dark Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2022-03-25 | £65,927 |
| The Old Stables Dark Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-08-02 | £148,770 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 243 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Fenton C.P Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ | - not rated | 573 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 851 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 925 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Prendergast Community School Stokes Avenue , Prendergast SA61 2RE | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 135 yd | |
| Creative Cafe Haverfordwest | 22 High Street | 145 yd | |
| International Eats | 4 Spring Gardens | 150 yd | |
| Block and barrel | Block And Barrel Castle Square | 237 yd | |
| Alexanders Cafe | 42 Bridge Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Hotel | Greyhound Hotel Mariners Square | 93 yd | |
| The Georges | 24 Market Street | 135 yd | |
| Pembroke Yeoman | The Pembroke Yeoman, 11 Hill Street | 202 yd | |
| Three Crowns | Old Three Crowns, 47 High Street | 219 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Hotel Castle Square | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Express / Roberto's Pizza | Kingkebab Burger, 39 High Street | 110 yd | |
| Peking House | 3 High Street | 110 yd | |
| Mr Wong | 4 Dew Street | 141 yd | |
| Samuels Sandwich Bar | 42 Bridge Street | 242 yd | |
| Pizza Time (formerly Dorothy's) | 2 Castle Square | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Perrots Road | 305 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 8 - 10 Picton Place | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 660 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Bridge Meadow Retail Park | 745 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.