West Street is in Fishguard and in Pembrokeshire district. SA65 9NL 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 West Street, Fishguard, SA65 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA65 9NJ, SA65 9NG, SA65 9NF, SA65 9NW, SA65 9NT, SA65 9DA, SA65 9DD, SA65 9AD, SA65 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA65 9NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 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 | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 41% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.6% | 14.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 32.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.7% | 94.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Bro Gwaun average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bro Gwaun and the 111th lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-10-24 | £258,179 |
| 58 - 60 West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-11-14 | £105,502 |
| 70 West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-12-02 | £97,718 |
| 70 West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2018-07-27 | £91,581 |
| Mayfair Flat West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-03-09 | £62,466 |
SA65 9NL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA65 9NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name V.R.C. School Vergam Tce , Fishguard SA65 9DF | - not rated | 118 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glannau Gwaun Clive Road , SA65 9DB | - not rated | 241 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Gwaun Heol Dyfed , Fishguard SA65 9DT | - not rated | 539 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Sirol Wdig Hill Street , Wdig SA64 0ET | - not rated | 1,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresswell's | 73 - 75 West Street | 30 yd | |
| Fishguard & Goodwick RFC | 63 West Street | 41 yd | |
| Ruthie’s Cafe | 23 West Street | 196 yd | |
| Peppers/West Wales Arts Centre | 16 West Street | 294 yd | |
| Popty | Corner Cafe Market Square | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club | Fishguard And Goodwick Railwaymens Club Brodog Terrace | 207 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Public House Market Square | 351 yd | |
| Shamrocks | Shamrock Bar Market Square | 386 yd | |
| The Old Coach House | The Old Coach House, 10 High Street | 387 yd | |
| Bennetts Navy Tavern | 20 High Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 56 West Street | 1 yd | |
| Fishguard kebab house | 85 West Street | 30 yd | |
| Hooked @ 31 | 31 West Street | 196 yd | |
| Fishguard fish and chips | Anchor House, 4 High Street | 386 yd | |
| Pizza point | Usa Fried Chicken, 4 Main Street | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket | 52 - 54 West Street | 1 yd | |
| Co-operative | 32 High Street | 387 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.