Tower Hill is in Fishguard and in Preseli Pembrokeshire district. SA65 9LA is located in the Fishguard: North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preseli Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Hill, Fishguard, SA65 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA65 9LU, SA65 9LD, SA65 9LB, SA65 9LT, SA65 9HJ, SA65 9LG, SA65 9HG, SA65 9LH, SA65 9HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA65 9LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 26.2% | 27.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 41.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 41.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 20.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.9% | 19.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.5% | 94.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Hill was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% higher than the Bro Gwaun average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Hill has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bro Gwaun and the 124th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court House Tower Hill, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-05-24 | £493,808 |
| Prospect House Tower Hill, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-12-20 | £829,205 |
| Flat 2 Tower House Tower Hill, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-10 | £148,401 |
| Ardwyn House Tower Hill, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-02-20 | £284,019 |
| Flat 2 Tower House Tower Hill, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-04-14 | £151,937 |
SA65 9LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SA65 9LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Glannau Gwaun Clive Road , SA65 9DB | - not rated | 617 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holy Name V.R.C. School Vergam Tce , Fishguard SA65 9DF | - not rated | 675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Gwaun Heol Dyfed , Fishguard SA65 9DT | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Sirol Wdig Hill Street , Wdig SA64 0ET | - not rated | 2,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | Globe Inn, 28 Main Street | 128 yd | |
| Bar 5 | Bar 5, 5 Main Street | 143 yd | |
| Ffwrn Ltd | St Mary's Church Hall Main Street | 204 yd | |
| Popty | Corner Cafe Market Square | 303 yd | |
| Peppers/West Wales Arts Centre | 16 West Street | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard Arms | 24 Main Street | 128 yd | |
| Cambrian Inn | Cambrian Inn Hamilton Street | 172 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Public House Market Square | 271 yd | |
| Shamrocks | Shamrock Bar Market Square | 285 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 3, Newport Road | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Chinese Takeaway | Dragon House Hamilton Street | 172 yd | |
| Pizza point | Usa Fried Chicken, 4 Main Street | 204 yd | |
| Hooked @ 31 | 31 West Street | 419 yd | |
| Fishguard fish and chips | Anchor House, 4 High Street | 483 yd | |
| China Chef | 56 West Street | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 32 High Street | 483 yd | |
| CK's Supermarket | 52 - 54 West Street | 567 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 | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.