SA72 6RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gays Lane, 0.2km from Pennar in Pembroke Dock. Administratively it sits within Pembroke Dock: Bufferland ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA72 6RQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 SA72 6RQ are sourced from Output Area W00003243 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAYS LANE, SA72 6RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAYS LANE, SA72 6RQ.
348
40
£ 32,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA72 6RQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
SA72 6RQ is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA72 6RQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA72 6RQ has low crime rates — 28 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
12 nearby- Pennar Post Office & Store0.5 km
- West Coast CBD0.4 km
- Pennar Post Office & Store0.5 km
- West Coast CBD0.4 km
- Albion Stores0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Highfield0.6 km
- Highfield0.6 km
- Dolphin Hotel0.8 km
- Ty Llety Albion0.9 km
- Albion Guest House/The Old Co-Op0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Alma Inn0.4 km
- RED ROSE INN0.8 km
- Alma Inn0.4 km
- RED ROSE INN0.8 km
- Club Martello1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- South Pembrokeshire Golf Club0.6 km
- The Cricketers1.0 km
- South Pembrokeshire Golf Club0.6 km
- The Cricketers1.0 km
- Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mega Kebab0.9 km
- Roma pizza0.8 km
- Summer Garden0.9 km
- Mega Kebab0.9 km
- Roma pizza0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pembroke Dock1.4 km
- Pembroke2.6 km
- Pembroke Station3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Grove Street0.4 km
- Bethany0.4 km
- Bethany0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA726RQ · Data under Open Government Licence