Postcode Analysis Pembrokeshire, Wales

THE RIDGEWAY, SA70 8LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, SA70 8LQ.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SA70 8LQ's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £670k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SA70 8LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Ridgeway, 1.2km from Jameston Village in Jameston. Administratively it sits within Manorbier and Penally ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SA70 8LQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k. 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 8LQ are sourced from Output Area W00003123 (shared with 20 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 SA70 8LQ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 670,000

1 sales · Mean £ 670,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

SA70 8LQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tudor Lodge Hotel1.0 km
  • Tudor Lodge Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manorbier1.0 km
  • Lamphey4.8 km
  • Penally5.7 km