Postcode Analysis Pembrokeshire, Wales

SA42 0LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA42 0LU.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SA42 0LU is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA42 0LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Pen-y-bont in Newport (Pembrokeshire). Administratively it sits within Newport and Dinas ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA42 0LU are sourced from Output Area W00003201 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA42 0LU. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA42 0LU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Shoplifting1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Newport Boat Club0.9 km
  • Castle Inn0.4 km
  • Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Llwyngwair Arms0.2 km
  • Royal Oak0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Morawelon Waterfront Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • Morawelon Waterfront Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • Blas at Fronlas0.3 km
  • Cnapan Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Canteen0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Feral Pig Wines0.2 km
  • Glantowy Bakery0.3 km
  • Newport Shellfish CO.0.3 km
  • Spar Stores0.3 km
  • T G Davies Butcher0.3 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Grove Park B & B0.2 km
  • Llys Meddyg Ltd0.2 km
  • Steeple View B & B And Retreat0.3 km
  • Grove Park B & B0.2 km
  • Llys Meddyg Ltd0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fishguard Harbour10.8 km
  • Fishguard & Goodwick11.5 km
  • Clarbeston Road18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Golden Lion Hotel0.2 km
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km