SA65 9BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ropewalk, 0.2km from The Slade in Fishguard. Administratively it sits within Fishguard: North West ward and the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA65 9BT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 9BT are sourced from Output Area W00003018 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROPEWALK, SA65 9BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROPEWALK, SA65 9BT.
243
60
£ 34,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA65 9BT is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £147k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA65 9BT. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 123,333
Terraced
£ 77,000
3 sales · Mean £ 92,333
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA65 9BT 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge0.2 km
- Wholefoods & Healing0.1 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick Community Fridge0.2 km
- Wholefoods & Healing0.1 km
- A J Meats0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Seaview Hotel0.8 km
- Tara Hotel0.5 km
- Seaview Hotel0.8 km
- Tara Hotel0.5 km
- Cartref Hotel0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club0.3 km
- Ship Inn0.8 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick Railwaymens Club0.3 km
- Ship Inn0.8 km
- Bennetts Navy Tavern0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Cresswell's0.1 km
- Fishguard & Goodwick RFC0.1 km
- Fishguard Bay Yacht Club Cafe0.8 km
- The Shack0.8 km
- Cresswell's0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CK's Supermarket0.1 km
- CK's Supermarket0.1 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Chef0.1 km
- Fishguard kebab house0.1 km
- China Chef0.1 km
- Fishguard kebab house0.1 km
- Dragon House Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishguard & Goodwick1.4 km
- Fishguard Harbour1.9 km
- Clarbeston Road17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ffordd yr Efail 20.1 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Vergam Terrace0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA659BT · Data under Open Government Licence