SA70 8LY is in St Florence, Tenby and Pembrokeshire district. SA70 8LY is located in the St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Florence, Tenby, SA70 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA70 8LZ, SA70 8NA, SA70 8NL, SA70 8LW, SA70 8LS, SA70 8LU, SA70 8LN, SA70 8LR, SA70 8NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA70 8LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 33.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 48.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20% | 17.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 96.8% | 97.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SA70 8LY was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Carew and Jeffreyston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SA70 8LY has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Carew and Jeffreyston and the 99th lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Stables, Tenby, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £383,082 | 2019-03-15 | £514,901 |
| Butterfield, Tenby, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2018-01-10 | £408,684 |
SA70 8LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA70 8LY 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.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Florence V.C. School St Florence , Tenby SA70 8LY | - not rated | 157 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Manorbier V.C.P. School Station Road , Manorbier SA70 7SN | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sageston C.P. School Sageston , Tenby SA70 8SH | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Greenhill School Heywood Lane , Tenby SA70 8BN | - not rated | 4,950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G and l catering | Sun Inn, St Florence | 228 yd | |
| Bramley's Tea Room | Bramleys Tea Rooms, St Florence | 625 yd | |
| Reception @ East Jordeston Cottages | East Jordeston Cottages, St Florence | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn | Sun Inn, St Florence | 228 yd | |
| Parsonage Farm Inn | Parsonage Farm Inn, St Florence | 260 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.