Postcode Analysis Pembrokeshire, Wales

SA61 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA61 1AD.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /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: SA61 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SA61 1AD has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SA61 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Merlin's Bridge in Merlin's Bridge. Administratively it sits within Merlin's Bridge ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA61 1AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SA61 1AD are sourced from Output Area W00003138 (shared with 16 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 SA61 1AD. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

SA61 1AD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Eileens (premier)0.2 km
  • Eileens (premier)0.2 km
  • Pembrokeshire College/ Little Fresh0.4 km
  • Greggs PLC1.0 km
  • Tesco Filling Station1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • The Glen0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • The Glen0.6 km
  • Taj Mahal Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Dial a Curry0.9 km
  • Seven Spice0.2 km
  • Snowdrop Kebab House0.9 km
  • Dial a Curry0.9 km
  • Snowdrop Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stonemasons Arms Ltd1.0 km
  • Stonemasons Arms Ltd1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haverfordwest2.0 km
  • Johnston3.8 km
  • Milford Haven9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Merlin's Bridge War Memorial0.2 km
  • Merlin's Bridge Boxing Club0.2 km
  • Merlin's Bridge Pembroke Road0.2 km
  • Merlin's Bridge Pembroke Road SE0.2 km
  • Dredgeman`s Hill0.3 km