Postcode Analysis Pembrokeshire, Wales

GOLDEN BRAKE, SA71 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN BRAKE, SA71 4BU.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA71 4BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 57% social renting, SA71 4BU 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. Property prices are trending down 75.9% year-on-year.

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

SA71 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Golden Brake, 0.4km from Golden Hill in Pembroke. Administratively it sits within Pembroke: St Mary North ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA71 4BU 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 75.9% 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 SA71 4BU are sourced from Output Area W00003258 (shared with 10 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 SA71 4BU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

Detached

£ 182,500

4 sales · Mean £ 186,250

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

SA71 4BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Robinson Retail0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Robinson Retail0.8 km
  • Ascona Green Garage & Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Eaton House Pembroke0.7 km
  • High Noon Guest House0.9 km
  • The Coach House Hotel0.7 km
  • Eaton House Pembroke0.7 km
  • High Noon Guest House0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • East Gate Gallery0.7 km
  • Top of the Town Chip Shop0.7 km
  • East Gate Gallery0.7 km
  • Top of the Town Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Cafe Rose1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • OUT PEMBROKE1.0 km
  • OUT PEMBROKE1.0 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Old Cross Saws Inn0.8 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Park Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Jays1.0 km
  • Pembroke Kebab Burger Pizza1.0 km
  • Pembroke Tandoori Takeaway1.0 km
  • Golden Park Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembroke Station0.8 km
  • Pembroke0.9 km
  • Lamphey2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsbridge Cottages0.4 km
  • Kingsbridge Cottages0.4 km
  • Golden Manor School0.5 km