Laws Street is in Pembroke Dock and in Pembrokeshire district. SA72 6DL 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 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA72 6DJ, SA72 6DD, SA72 6HB, SA72 6BT, SA72 6HH, SA72 6BS, SA72 6DE, SA72 6HA, SA72 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA72 6DL is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 45.8% | 46.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 6DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 38.9% | 44.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 16.9% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 23.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 35.8% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 19.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 27.9% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.1% | 93.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 40.1% | 13.5% | 26.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laws Street was 372.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 376.9% higher than the Pembroke Dock: Bufferland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laws Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland and the 16th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-09-30 | £76,492 |
| 38 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-02-28 | £153,012 |
| 8 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2019-06-19 | £171,051 |
| 8 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-03-01 | £138,503 |
| 16 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-11-18 | £137,276 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pennar Community School Owen Street , Pennar SA72 6SL | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School Bush , Pembroke SA71 4RL | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrokeshire Pupil Referral Service St Clements Road , Neyland SA73 1SH | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Neyland Primary School Charles Street , Neyland SA73 1SA | - not rated | 2,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cozy Diner | 3 Laws Street | 69 yd | |
| Cwtch Coffee | 23 Dimond Street | 116 yd | |
| Hwb Plant Dewi | 52 Dimond Street East | 167 yd | |
| Checkers Coffee Bar | St Govans Shopping Centre Dimond Street | 222 yd | |
| Hasty bite | Units 35-36, St Govans Shopping Centre Dimond Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 1 Laws Street | 69 yd | |
| Bush Tavern | 65 Bush Street | 132 yd | |
| Club Martello | 55 Bush Street | 184 yd | |
| Star Social Club | Star Club Water Street | 193 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, 71 Queen Street | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Street Fish & Chip Bar | 23 Laws Street | 69 yd | |
| Diamond Fried Chicken and Pizza | 26 Dimond Street | 116 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | 39 Dimond Street | 118 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 29 Meyrick Street | 167 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time Meyrick Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd Gordon Street | 194 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Bierspool London Road | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Bierspool London Road | 602 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Great Britain Ltd Pier Road | 673 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Eastern Avenue | 1,052 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.