SA71 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashleigh Gardens, 0.2km from Merlin's Cross in Pembroke. Administratively it sits within Pembroke: St Michael ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA71, SA71 4AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 SA71 4AR are sourced from Output Area W00003270 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEIGH GARDENS, SA71 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEIGH GARDENS, SA71 4AR.
310
50
£ 36,900 /yr
40%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA71 4AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA71 4AR. The average age is 50.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA71 4AR has low crime rates — 11 incidents 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
6 nearby- Kym's Kitchen0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Robinson Retail0.5 km
- Kym's Kitchen0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Eaton House Pembroke0.6 km
- High Noon Guest House0.4 km
- The Coach House Hotel0.6 km
- Tregenna B&B0.4 km
- Eaton House Pembroke0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- East Gate Gallery0.6 km
- Top of the Town Chip Shop0.6 km
- East Gate Gallery0.6 km
- Top of the Town Chip Shop0.6 km
- Alzheimer's Society0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Conservative Club0.9 km
- Old Cross Saws Inn0.7 km
- Conservative Club0.9 km
- Old Cross Saws Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pembroke Station0.3 km
- Pembroke1.1 km
- Lamphey2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Merlin`s Cross0.2 km
- Merlin`s Cross0.2 km
- Bishops Park0.3 km
- Bishops Park0.3 km
- Pembroke Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA714AR · Data under Open Government Licence