Bridgend Square is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 2ND is located in the Haverfordwest: Prendergast electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preseli Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest, SA61 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 2NE, SA61 2PD, SA61 2ET, SA61 2NF, SA61 2EZ, SA61 2PA, SA61 2PB, SA61 2AN, SA61 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA61 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.5% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 38.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 40.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 47.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.7% | 23.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 27.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 94.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgend Square was 341.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Haverfordwest: Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridgend Square has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haverfordwest: Castle and the 19th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 205.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-10-08 | £75,000 |
| 25 Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-08-02 | £119,501 |
| 21 Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-08 | £155,392 |
| 15 Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-06-11 | £160,716 |
| 25 Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-05-20 | £95,298 |
SA61 2ND 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Community School Stokes Avenue , Prendergast SA61 2RE | - not rated | 549 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waldo Williams Primary School Barn Street , SA61 1TD | - not rated | 757 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Fenton C.P Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 1,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Cyfle | 5, Riverside Quay | 121 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Riverside Quay | 133 yd | |
| Old Bridge Cafe | Old Bridge Cafe, 1A Old Bridge | 148 yd | |
| Ty Coffi/The Coffee Shop | The Riverside Swan Square | 189 yd | |
| Dragon & Pearl Chinese Restaurant | Dragon & Pearl Chinese Restaurant Swan Square | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wine & Sports Bar | Riverside Arcade Bridge Street | 237 yd | |
| Bull Inn | Bull Inn, 108 Prendergast | 261 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Hotel Castle Square | 311 yd | |
| Haverfordwest County AFC Ltd | Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow Lane | 359 yd | |
| Eddie Rocks | Eddie Rocks, 4 Quay Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Fried Chicken | 16 Picton Place | 223 yd | |
| The Shakey Shack | 12 Picton Place | 223 yd | |
| Samuels Sandwich Bar | 42 Bridge Street | 272 yd | |
| Imperial deserts and candy | 3 Castle Square | 295 yd | |
| Pizza Time (formerly Dorothy's) | 2 Castle Square | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 8 - 10 Picton Place | 223 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Bridge Meadow Retail Park | 359 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Perrots Road | 363 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 6, Withybush Retail Park Fishguard Road | 799 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Withybush Retail Park Fishguard Road | 882 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.