SA61 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portfield, 0.4km from Albert Town in Haverfordwest. Administratively it sits within Haverfordwest: Portfield ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA61 1BS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% 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 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 36.7% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area W00003046 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTFIELD, SA61 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTFIELD, SA61 1BS.
383
39
£ 35,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA61 1BS 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
With 40% social renting, SA61 1BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 36.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA61 1BS. The average age is 38.8. 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
£ 100,000
11 sales · Mean £ 95,327
Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,333
Semi-Detached
£ 127,500
4 sales · Mean £ 134,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA61 1BS is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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)0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Icebreakers Community Cafe0.9 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- The Glen0.6 km
- Icebreakers Community Cafe0.9 km
- McDonalds0.7 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 Hotel0.7 km
- Mariners Hotel0.7 km
- College Guest House0.7 km
- College Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Greyhound Hotel0.8 km
- The Georges0.8 km
- The Three Crowns1.0 km
- Greyhound Hotel0.8 km
- The Georges0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haverfordwest1.6 km
- Johnston4.7 km
- Clarbeston Road9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Portfield Avenue0.1 km
- Portfield Avenue0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Jury Lane0.2 km
- Foley Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA611BS · Data under Open Government Licence