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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
91
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
57.86(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-29%)
Public order
7.17(-13%)
Other theft
5.63(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £267K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Bro Gwaun area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £307,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bro Gwaun over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£268,500£222
Semi-Detached4£156,050£169
Terraced3£140,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bro Gwaun

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bro Gwaun.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£246,250£157,000
2017£245,000£111,000
2018£235,000£100,500
2019£207,500£130,000
2020£435,000£121,750
2021£280,000£117,000
2022£290,000£210,000
2023£275,000£275,000
2024£360,000£140,455
2025£268,500£166,500
2026£116,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bro Gwaun.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bro Gwaun.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£191£187
2017£177£127
2018£212£130
2019£177£130
2020£139£109
2021£204£137
2022£276£211
2023£249£264
2024£202£137
2025£300£194
2026£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bro Gwaun.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.