Laws Street is in Pembroke Dock and in South Pembrokeshire district. SA72 6DG is located in the Pembroke Dock: Market 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 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA72 6DQ, SA72 6AR, SA72 6HD, SA72 6DE, SA72 6HE, SA72 6DH, SA72 6AS, SA72 6AN, SA72 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA72 6DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA72 6DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 45.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 34.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 44.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.9% | 24% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 23.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.2% | 95.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 91.4% | 95.5% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laws Street was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Pembroke Dock: Bufferland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laws Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland and the 101st highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 142.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-09-12 | £182,500 |
| 54C Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-06-10 | £110,590 |
| Flat 1 Ettrick House, 52 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2025-02-10 | £46,439 |
| Flat 4 Ettrick House, 52 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2024-08-30 | £40,087 |
| 102 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-30 | £119,501 |
SA72 6DG 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 student residents living in SA72 6DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 502 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pennar Community School Owen Street , Pennar SA72 6SL | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School Bush , Pembroke SA71 4RL | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monkton Priory CP School St Martin's Road , Monkton SA71 4NG | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrokeshire Pupil Referral Service St Clements Road , Neyland SA73 1SH | - not rated | 2,230 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 Cozy Diner | 3 Laws Street | 198 yd | |
| Pembs Coffee | Pembroke Dock Health Centre Argyle Street | 317 yd | |
| Cwtch Coffee | 23 Dimond Street | 358 yd | |
| Hwb Plant Dewi | 52 Dimond Street East | 386 yd | |
| Panache | The Royal, Edinburgh House, 95 Queen Street | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Tavern | 65 Bush Street | 116 yd | |
| Club Martello | 55 Bush Street | 176 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 1 Laws Street | 199 yd | |
| RED ROSE INN | 113 High Street | 328 yd | |
| Loyal Welsh Lodge 378 | Masonic Lodge Bush Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Street Fish & Chip Bar | 23 Laws Street | 198 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 29 Meyrick Street | 298 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time Meyrick Street | 298 yd | |
| Diamond Fried Chicken and Pizza | 26 Dimond Street | 358 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | 39 Dimond Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd Gordon Street | 430 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Bierspool London Road | 710 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Bierspool London Road | 710 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Pier Road | 912 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.