SA65 9BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penbanc, 0.4km from Abergwaun in Fishguard. Administratively it sits within Fishguard: North West ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA65 9BJ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 5.2% 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 SA65 9BJ are sourced from Output Area W00003018 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENBANC, SA65 9BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENBANC, SA65 9BJ.
243
60
£ 34,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA65 9BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA65 9BJ. The average age is 60.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
15 sales · Mean £ 207,766
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA65 9BJ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge0.3 km
- Wholefoods & Healing0.4 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge0.3 km
- Wholefoods & Healing0.4 km
- A J Meats0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Seaview Hotel0.8 km
- Tara Hotel0.6 km
- Seaview Hotel0.8 km
- Tara Hotel0.6 km
- Cartref Hotel0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club0.6 km
- Ship Inn1.0 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club0.6 km
- Ship Inn1.0 km
- Bennetts Navy Tavern0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Cresswell's0.4 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick RFC0.4 km
- The Shack0.8 km
- Cresswell's0.4 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick RFC0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CK's Supermarket0.4 km
- CK's Supermarket0.4 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Chef0.4 km
- Fishguard kebab house0.4 km
- China Chef0.4 km
- Fishguard kebab house0.4 km
- Dragon House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishguard & Goodwick1.5 km
- Fishguard Harbour2.1 km
- Clarbeston Road17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pendre Inn0.1 km
- Pendre Inn0.1 km
- Ffordd yr Efail 20.3 km
- West Street0.4 km
- The Square0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA659BJ · Data under Open Government Licence