Meyrick Street is in Pembroke Dock and in Pembrokeshire district. SA72 6AL is located in the Pembroke Dock: Central 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 Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA72 6UT, SA72 6AH, SA72 6BS, SA72 6JB, SA72 6DD, SA72 6JA, SA72 6JQ, SA72 6AN, SA72 6JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA72 6AL is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 45.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 54.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 35.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 38.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.4% | 41.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.4% | 25.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 86.6% | 6.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 6.3% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 80% | 86.6% | 6.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meyrick Street was 180.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.7% higher than the Pembroke Dock: Bufferland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meyrick Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland and the 50th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-18 | £172,704 |
| Flat 4 15 Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-03-20 | £71,215 |
| 23A Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2023-08-11 | £77,719 |
| Flat 2, 15 Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2021-09-24 | £51,166 |
| 11 Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Other, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2021-09-20 | £201,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Dock CP School Bush Street , Pembroke Dock SA72 6LQ | - not rated | 718 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pennar Community School Owen Street , Pennar SA72 6SL | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School Bush , Pembroke SA71 4RL | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrokeshire Pupil Referral Service St Clements Road , Neyland SA73 1SH | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Neyland Primary School Charles Street , Neyland SA73 1SA | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panache | The Royal, Edinburgh House, 95 Queen Street | 138 yd | |
| Hasty bite | Units 35-36, St Govans Shopping Centre Dimond Street | 165 yd | |
| Checkers Coffee Bar | St Govans Shopping Centre Dimond Street | 167 yd | |
| Cwtch Coffee | 23 Dimond Street | 173 yd | |
| The Cozy Diner | 3 Laws Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Martello | 55 Bush Street | 135 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, 71 Queen Street | 138 yd | |
| Bush Tavern | 65 Bush Street | 199 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 1 Laws Street | 218 yd | |
| Star Social Club | Star Club Water Street | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 29 Meyrick Street | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time Meyrick Street | 1 yd | |
| The Golden Bowl | 87 Queen Street | 138 yd | |
| Tasty House | 28 Queen Street | 138 yd | |
| YO BBLE | 22 Queen Street | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd Gordon Street | 195 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Pier Road | 649 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Bierspool London Road | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Bierspool London Road | 762 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 | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.