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Fishguard: North West

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About

Fishguard's North West ward encompasses a mix of residential streets and elevated coastal landscapes on the northern side of the town's Lower Town harbour. The area includes the main A487 road corridor, with local services and housing spreading up the hillsides. Its boundaries take in the headland of Penrhyn, which offers sweeping views across the Irish Sea.

The ward is directly connected to the historic harbour quay and the terminus for the Stena Line ferry to Rosslare, a key transport link. Open coastal paths along the headland provide access to rugged geology and are part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Residential areas are characterised by a blend of traditional stone houses and more modern developments.

Area overview

On average Fishguard: North West has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fishguard: North West is £41,584 per year. Fishguard: North West is home to around 1,589 people, with a population density of about 946.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fishguard: North West Population
1,589
Population density
946.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.54(+22%)
Shoplifting
11.96(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+29%)
Public order
8.81(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.03(-61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,509
95.03%
Other White
24
1.51%
Irish
15
0.94%
Other Asian
9
0.57%
Other
8
0.5%
Total population: 1,588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
349
26.16%
No qualifications
291
21.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
245
18.37%
Level 3 (A level)
214
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
111
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 1,334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
345
46.18%
Owns with a mortgage
149
19.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
12.85%
Other social rented
70
9.37%
Social rents from council
61
8.17%
Total households: 747

Property prices in Fishguard: North West

Median price£203,750
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £246K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 (about £200 per square foot) in Fishguard: North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fishguard: North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£275,975£255
Semi-Detached6£187,500£174
Terraced8£127,750£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fishguard: North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishguard: North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£123,000£113,475
2017£200,000£125,000£134,000
2018£190,000£113,500£130,000
2019£220,500£135,000£138,875
2020£190,000£160,000£135,000
2021£211,750£130,498£167,500
2022£250,000£185,000£158,000
2023£338,500£147,500£145,000
2024£215,000£135,000£195,000
2025£256,250£157,500£149,000
2026£262,000£203,750£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishguard: North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishguard: North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£130£128
2017£156£135£102
2018£181£156£125
2019£215£194£110
2020£197£135£106
2021£224£176£129
2022£230£202£172
2023£252£236£183
2024£212£224£123
2025£232£180£170
2026£185£104
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishguard: North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fishguard: North West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Fishguard: North West

Is Fishguard: North West safe?

Fishguard: North West records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fishguard: North West?

The median sale price in Fishguard: North West is £203,750 (about £200 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Fishguard: North West?

Fishguard: North West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fishguard: North West sits around rank 936 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fishguard: North West?

The average household income in Fishguard: North West is around £41,584 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Fishguard: North West?

Fishguard: North West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pat Davies (Independent).

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.