SA70 8DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marsh Road, 0.4km from Holloway in Tenby. Administratively it sits within Tenby: South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA70 8DY 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 — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% 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 rates are low here at 31 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 SA70 8DY are sourced from Output Area W00003339 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH ROAD, SA70 8DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH ROAD, SA70 8DY.
283
40
£ 36,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA70 8DY 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 50% social renting, SA70 8DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA70 8DY. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA70 8DY has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Tenby United RFC Portacabin0.6 km
- Tenby United RFC Portacabin0.6 km
- Canolfan Gweithgareddau Cymdeithasol Avenue0.9 km
- Tenby Swifts0.4 km
- Training Kitchen0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Fiveways Garage / C K Foodstores0.7 km
- TRUE0.8 km
- Fiveways Garage / C K Foodstores0.7 km
- TRUE0.8 km
- Kiln Park Service Station0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Broadmead Hotel0.3 km
- Cottage Court Hotel0.9 km
- Heywood Spa Hotel0.3 km
- Ivy Bank Guest House0.9 km
- Sunnybank Guest House0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Evergreen Inn0.8 km
- The Evergreen Inn0.8 km
- The Paddock Inn0.8 km
- The Paddock Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tenby0.8 km
- Penally1.5 km
- Manorbier5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Road0.1 km
- Tenby Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Marsh Road0.2 km
- Tenby Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Heywood Lodge Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA708DY · Data under Open Government Licence