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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
70
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
43.42(+18%)
Public order
8.81(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.55(-48%)
Shoplifting
6.92(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(-14%)
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

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £215,463 in Fishguard: North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fishguard: North West 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 Fishguard: North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£256,250
Semi-Detached7£155,000
Terraced10£144,000

10 years median price trend in Fishguard: North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishguard: North West.

Data Sources

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