SA70 8LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Ridgeway, 1.2km from Jameston Village in Jameston. Administratively it sits within Manorbier and Penally ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA70 8LQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k. 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 SA70 8LQ are sourced from Output Area W00003123 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE RIDGEWAY, SA70 8LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, SA70 8LQ.
330
48
£ 36,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SA70 8LQ's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £670k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA70 8LQ. The average age is 48.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 670,000
1 sales · Mean £ 670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
SA70 8LQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tudor Lodge Hotel1.0 km
- Tudor Lodge Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manorbier1.0 km
- Lamphey4.8 km
- Penally5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SA708LQ · Data under Open Government Licence