Merlins Cross is in Pembroke and in South Pembrokeshire district. SA71 4AG is located in the Pembroke: St Michael 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 Merlins Cross, Pembroke, SA71 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA71 5JP, SA71 4AS, SA71 4AF, SA71 4AR, SA71 5JJ, SA71 4AT, SA71 5JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA71 4AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 53% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA71 4AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.3% | 22.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 56.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 40% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 18.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 7.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.6% | 96.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlins Cross was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Carew and Jeffreyston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merlins Cross has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Carew and Jeffreyston and the 36th lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-02 | £210,440 |
| 14, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-03 | £201,903 |
| Ty Coed, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-01 | £409,180 |
| 20, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2021-08-16 | £373,743 |
| 12, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-03-01 | £229,495 |
SA71 4AG 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 SA71 4AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gelli Aur Golden Grove Orange Way , SA71 4DP | - not rated | 755 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monkton Priory CP School St Martin's Road , Monkton SA71 4NG | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lamphey C.P. School Lamphey , Pembroke SA71 5NW | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School Bush , Pembroke SA71 4RL | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cosheston V.C.P. School Cosheston , Pembroke Dock SA72 4UN | - not rated | 3,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gate Gallery | Eastgate Gallery, 132 Main Street | 857 yd | |
| Top of the Town Chip Shop | Top Of The Town Fish & Chips, 126 Main Street | 908 yd | |
| Alzheimer's Society | Foundry House Commons Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cross Saws Inn | Old Cross Saws Inn, 109 Main Street | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Gooses Lane | 854 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.