Postcode Analysis Pembrokeshire, Wales

PENBANC, SA65 9BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENBANC, SA65 9BL.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, SA65 9BL is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA65 9BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penbanc, 0.3km from Penyraber in Fishguard. Administratively it sits within Fishguard: North West ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SA65 9BL represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 9BL are sourced from Output Area W00003018 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA65 9BL. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 242,500

3 sales · Mean £ 234,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA65 9BL has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting14
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Wholefoods & Healing0.2 km
  • Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Wholefoods & Healing0.2 km
  • A J Meats0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Seaview Hotel0.7 km
  • Tara Hotel0.5 km
  • Seaview Hotel0.7 km
  • Tara Hotel0.5 km
  • Cartref Hotel0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club0.4 km
  • Ship Inn0.9 km
  • Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club0.4 km
  • Ship Inn0.9 km
  • Bennetts Navy Tavern0.2 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Cresswell's0.2 km
  • Fishguard & Goodwick RFC0.2 km
  • Fishguard Bay Yacht Club Cafe0.9 km
  • The Shack0.7 km
  • Cresswell's0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • CK's Supermarket0.3 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • China Chef0.3 km
  • Fishguard kebab house0.2 km
  • China Chef0.3 km
  • Fishguard kebab house0.2 km
  • Dragon House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fishguard & Goodwick1.4 km
  • Fishguard Harbour2.0 km
  • Clarbeston Road17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ffordd yr Efail 20.2 km
  • Pendre Inn0.2 km
  • Pendre Inn0.3 km
  • West Street0.3 km
  • Vergam Terrace0.3 km