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Pembroke Dock: Bufferland

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About

Pembroke Dock's Bufferland ward lies on the western edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is defined by its proximity to the expansive Pembroke River and the vast, sheltered waters of Milford Haven. This location offers direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, providing walks with views across one of the world's deepest natural harbours. Housing is primarily post-war, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes serving the community.

The ward's history is intrinsically linked to the former Royal Dockyard, with its grid-like street pattern a legacy of that industrial past. A notable local feature is the presence of large, historic military fortifications, now surrounded by housing, which were built to defend the vital dockyard complex. The area functions as a practical residential district, with schools, shops, and green spaces like the Bufferland playing fields catering to everyday needs within this coastal setting.

Area overview

On average Pembroke Dock: Bufferland has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland is £36,455 per year. Pembroke Dock: Bufferland is home to around 1,670 people, with a population density of about 1,929.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pembroke Dock: Bufferland Population
1,670
Population density
1,929.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.81(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.77(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.57(-3%)
Other theft
8.98(+96%)
Public order
7.78(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,600
95.87%
Other White
21
1.26%
Irish
14
0.84%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.36%
Total population: 1,669

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
316
23.22%
No qualifications
300
22.04%
Level 3 (A level)
258
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
228
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
146
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 1,361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
301
39.35%
Owns with a mortgage
174
22.75%
Other social rented
160
20.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
9.67%
Social rents from council
36
4.71%
Total households: 765

Property prices in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£198
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £195K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £198 per square foot) in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £339,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£247,500£189
Semi-Detached4£167,500£242
Terraced12£160,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,500£105,000£110,000
2017£189,000£100,000£111,000
2018£181,750£101,750£88,000
2019£192,000£142,475£124,750
2020£202,500£119,000£125,500
2021£185,000£123,500£132,500
2022£317,500£168,000£150,000
2023£325,000£157,500£135,000
2024£270,000£160,000£162,500
2025£276,250£165,000£150,000
2026£175,000£130,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£135£141
2017£155£117£97
2018£139£124£93
2019£160£198£106
2020£227£102£125
2021£179£188£147
2022£208£179£158
2023£274£191£151
2024£206£162£147
2025£189£208£176
2026£194£111£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pembroke Dock: Bufferland in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pembroke Dock: Bufferland

Is Pembroke Dock: Bufferland safe?

Pembroke Dock: Bufferland records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland?

The median sale price in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland is £177,500 (about £198 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pembroke Dock: Bufferland?

Pembroke Dock: Bufferland scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland sits around rank 422 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 Pembroke Dock: Bufferland?

The average household income in Pembroke Dock: Bufferland is around £36,455 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pembroke Dock: Bufferland?

Pembroke Dock: Bufferland is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michele Wiggins (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.