Poyston Close is in Haverfordwest and in Pembrokeshire district. SA61 2RY is located in the Haverfordwest: Garth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preseli Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poyston Close, Haverfordwest, SA61 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA61 2SB, SA61 2SD, SA61 2SQ, SA61 2UG, SA61 2SE, SA61 2RP, SA61 2RU, SA61 2RN, SA61 2RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA61 2RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 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 | 33.9% | 37.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 43.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (70.7%) 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 | 44.6% | 37.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 21.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 21.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 20.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 22.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 94.6% | 92.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poyston Close was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Haverfordwest: Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poyston Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haverfordwest: Castle and the 180th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Poyston Close, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-06-09 | £105,449 |
SA61 2RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton C.P Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waldo Williams Primary School Barn Street , SA61 1TD | - not rated | 621 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Haverfordwest High VC School Portfield Avenue , SA61 1EQ | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Portfield School Off Portfield , Haverfordwest SA61 1BS | - not rated | 914 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate V.R.C. School Merlins Terrace , Haverfordwest SA61 1PH | - not rated | 1,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action for Children/The Hatch | Action For Children Offices, Penffynnon Hawthorn Rise | 314 yd | |
| International Eats | 4 Spring Gardens | 511 yd | |
| S And L Stores | Street Record North Street | 624 yd | |
| Get the Boys a Lift CIC | 7A Dew Street | 692 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Hotel | Greyhound Hotel Mariners Square | 566 yd | |
| Bella Roma | Portfield | 660 yd | |
| Haverfordwest Labour Club | Haverfordwest Labour Club, 61 Dew Street | 737 yd | |
| Pembroke Yeoman | The Pembroke Yeoman, 11 Hill Street | 768 yd | |
| The Georges | 24 Market Street | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | 86 Portfield | 635 yd | |
| Portfield Chinese Takeaway | 51 Portfield | 661 yd | |
| Mr Wong | 4 Dew Street | 690 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd | 719 yd | |
| Kebab Express / Roberto's Pizza | Kingkebab Burger, 39 High Street | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Perrots Road | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 719 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Bridge Meadow Retail Park | 981 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 8 - 10 Picton Place | 1,013 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.