SA61 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portfield, 0.3km from Albert Town in Haverfordwest. Administratively it sits within Haverfordwest: Portfield ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA61 1BT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 45.8% year-on-year. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area W00003049 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTFIELD, SA61 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTFIELD, SA61 1BT.
290
38
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA61 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA61 1BT is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 45.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA61 1BT. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
8 sales · Mean £ 116,375
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA61 1BT is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Eileens (premier)0.9 km
- Eileens (premier)0.9 km
- Pembrokeshire College/ Little Fresh0.7 km
- County Stores0.8 km
- Trafalgar Stores (Mace)0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Icebreakers Community Cafe0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- The Glen0.6 km
- Icebreakers Community Cafe0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Dial a Curry0.3 km
- Seven Spice0.9 km
- Snowdrop Kebab House0.3 km
- Dial a Curry0.3 km
- Snowdrop Kebab House0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Mariners Hotel0.8 km
- Mariners Hotel0.8 km
- College Guest House0.8 km
- College Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Greyhound Hotel0.8 km
- The Georges0.9 km
- Greyhound Hotel0.8 km
- The Georges0.9 km
- Bellevue Bar & Restaurant0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haverfordwest1.6 km
- Johnston4.8 km
- Clarbeston Road9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Portfield Avenue0.2 km
- Portfield Avenue0.2 km
- Jury Lane0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Foley Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA611BT · Data under Open Government Licence