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Haverfordwest: Portfield

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About

Haverfordwest's Portfield ward lies directly south of the town centre, situated between the Western Cleddau and Eastern Cleddau rivers before they converge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates and local amenities like schools and medical centres. Its geography is defined by the river valleys and the main A40 road, which passes through, connecting it to the town and beyond.

A notable local landmark is the ruins of 13th-century Pill Priory, located near the river confluence. The ward contains significant retail parks and light industrial units, contributing to its mixed-use character. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the southern riverbanks here, offering walking routes directly from the urban area into the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Haverfordwest: Portfield has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haverfordwest: Portfield is £42,690 per year. Haverfordwest: Portfield is home to around 2,430 people, with a population density of about 2,020.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haverfordwest: Portfield Population
2,430
Population density
2,020.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.73(+82%)
Public order
16.87(+105%)
Shoplifting
14.4(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.17(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,190
90.12%
Other White
65
2.67%
Bangladeshi
24
0.99%
Irish
24
0.99%
Other Asian
18
0.74%
Total population: 2,430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
512
26.2%
No qualifications
401
20.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
354
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
335
17.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
179
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 1,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
429
39.43%
Owns with a mortgage
266
24.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
14.71%
Social rents from council
108
9.93%
Other social rented
101
9.28%
Total households: 1,088

Property prices in Haverfordwest: Portfield

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £243K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Haverfordwest: Portfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haverfordwest: Portfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£245,000£156
Semi-Detached7£170,000£213
Terraced8£123,500£141
Flats1£70,000£96

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haverfordwest: Portfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverfordwest: Portfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£126,500£108,000
2017£206,000£115,000£111,000
2018£215,000£115,000£106,750
2019£202,500£137,500£165,000
2020£208,000£116,500£150,000
2021£255,250£152,000£140,000
2022£297,500£162,500£164,500
2023£270,000£159,500£159,950
2024£288,500£142,250£155,000
2025£252,500£230,000£155,500
2026£310,000£169,999£107,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverfordwest: Portfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverfordwest: Portfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£111£133
2017£150£126£114
2018£145£116£111
2019£157£130£112
2020£182£111£125
2021£212£139£136
2022£201£178£153
2023£219£160£167
2024£207£153£160
2025£173£204£155
2026£282£222£128
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverfordwest: Portfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haverfordwest: Portfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Haverfordwest: Portfield

Is Haverfordwest: Portfield safe?

Haverfordwest: Portfield records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Haverfordwest: Portfield?

The median sale price in Haverfordwest: Portfield is £170,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Haverfordwest: Portfield?

Haverfordwest: Portfield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Haverfordwest: Portfield sits around rank 981 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 Haverfordwest: Portfield?

The average household income in Haverfordwest: Portfield is around £42,690 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Haverfordwest: Portfield?

Haverfordwest: Portfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tim Evans (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.