Military Road is in Pennar, Pembroke Dock and in South Pembrokeshire district. SA72 6SH is located in the Pembroke Dock: Pennar 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 Military Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA72 6SJ, SA72 6RW, SA72 6RQ, SA72 6RU, SA72 6RT, SA72 6SP, SA72 6SS, SA72 6SQ, SA72 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA72 6SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 36.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.1% | 23.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 27% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96.4% | 93.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Military Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Pembroke Dock: Bufferland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Military Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland and the 154th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Pembrokeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke House Military Road, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-09-29 | £135,000 |
| 16A Military Road, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-01-27 | £150,222 |
| 16 Military Road, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-10 | £169,351 |
| 3 Military Road, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-06-29 | £149,836 |
| 23 Military Road, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-14 | £186,458 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennar Community School Owen Street , Pennar SA72 6SL | - not rated | 199 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembroke Dock CP School Bush Street , Pembroke Dock SA72 6LQ | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School Bush , Pembroke SA71 4RL | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monkton Priory CP School St Martin's Road , Monkton SA71 4NG | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrokeshire Pupil Referral Service St Clements Road , Neyland SA73 1SH | - not rated | 2,844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pembrokeshire Golf Club | South Pembs Golf Club Military Road, Pennar | 735 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | 3 Pembroke Street | 864 yd | |
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers Imble Lane | 972 yd | |
| Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust | The Dockyard Chapel Meyrick Owen Way, The Dockyard | 1,007 yd | |
| The Helm | 11 - 13 Commercial Row | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Inn | Domestic Residence, The Alma Inn, 1 - 2 North Street | 372 yd | |
| RED ROSE INN | 113 High Street | 742 yd | |
| R N A Club | 15 Pembroke Street | 758 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 15 Pembroke Street | 758 yd | |
| Loyal Welsh Lodge 378 | Masonic Lodge Bush Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma pizza | 1 Pembroke Street | 758 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 64 Bush Street | 880 yd | |
| Summer Garden | China Garden Take Away, 24 Commercial Row | 942 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 29 Meyrick Street | 1,085 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Pizza Time Meyrick Street | 1,085 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.