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Bro Gwaun

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About

Bro Gwaun ward is located in the far northwest of Pembrokeshire, encompassing the coastal town of Fishguard and its surrounding rural landscape. The area includes the deep natural harbour of Fishguard, historically significant for trade and ferry connections to Ireland. The ward stretches inland along the valley of the River Gwaun, a waterway that gives the area its name.

The terrain is characterised by rolling farmland and wooded valleys meeting the rocky coastline of Strumble Head. The community is centred on the lower town of Fishguard near the port and the older upper town square. A distinctive narrow-gauge heritage railway operates from here, travelling inland through the countryside.

Area overview

On average Bro Gwaun has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bro Gwaun is £41,597 per year. Bro Gwaun is home to around 1,953 people, with a population density of about 15.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bro Gwaun Population
1,953
Population density
15.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.37(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.26(+39%)
Public order
8.19(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-47%)
Other theft
6.14(+22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,873
95.9%
Other White
31
1.59%
Irish
17
0.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.36%
Other Asian
7
0.36%
Total population: 1,953

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
471
29.72%
No qualifications
324
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
260
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
241
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
155
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 1,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
375
47.71%
Owns with a mortgage
167
21.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
95
12.09%
Social rents from council
65
8.27%
Other social rented
46
5.85%
Total households: 786

Property prices in Bro Gwaun

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Bro Gwaun area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £307,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bro Gwaun in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bro Gwaun over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£270,000
Semi-Detached8£172,500
Terraced2£200,000

10 years median price trend in Bro Gwaun

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bro Gwaun.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.