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About

Solva ward lies along the sheltered inlet of a ria valley on Pembrokeshire's west coast. The area centres on the village of Lower Solva, with its harbour and stone-built houses lining the water. The landscape is defined by the steep, wooded sides of the valley that rise from the tidal reach of the River Solva. This natural harbour historically supported a shipbuilding and trading industry.

The ward extends inland to include the smaller Upper Solva and areas of surrounding farmland. The coastline here is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with the path leading to dramatic headlands. The distinctive geology includes the exposed rock of the Gribin, a ridge offering wide views over St Bride's Bay. The tidal nature of the harbour means its character changes completely between high and low water.

Area overview

On average Solva has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Solva is £46,179 per year. Solva is home to around 1,712 people, with a population density of about 34.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Solva Population
1,712
Population density
34.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.61(-41%)
Other theft
5.26(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-42%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-25%)
Possession of weapons
2.34(+189%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,636
95.56%
Other White
29
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.58%
Irish
10
0.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.58%
Total population: 1,712

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
543
36.69%
Level 3 (A level)
269
18.18%
No qualifications
265
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
184
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
125
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 1,480

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
339
49.49%
Owns with a mortgage
122
17.81%
Social rents from council
81
11.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
8.76%
Other social rented
52
7.59%
Total households: 685

Property prices in Solva

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Solva area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,500 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Solva 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 Solva over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£350,000
Flats1£230,000
Semi-Detached4£287,500
Terraced1£221,000

10 years median price trend in Solva

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Solva.

All postcodes in Solva

SA626BL

Brawdy Cres

SA626XJ

Main Street

SA626LR

Solva

SA626AS

Newgale Hill

SA626TD

St Brides View

SA626LB

Solva

SA626TQ

Anchor Down

SA626BH

Goldcrest Avenue

SA626NG

Bryngolau

SA626US

Maes Maelgwyn

SA626LU

Solva

SA626LH

Solva

SA626TS

Solva

SA626TT

Pwll Melyn

SA626UT

Main Street

SA626BA

Main Street

SA626UR

Pen Yr Aber

SA626FD

St Brides View

SA626AY

Solva

SA626LX

Solva

SA626LN

Solva

SA626RU

Maes Ewan

SA626TE

High Street

SA626TH

Chapel Lane

SA625AB

Solva

SA625LQ

Solva

SA626TG

Fort Road

SA625LD

Solva

SA626JY

Solva

SA626JZ

Roch Hill

SA626NB

Solva

SA626LY

Solva

SA626NL

Solva

SA626LW

Solva

SA626AX

Erw Lon

SA626UQ

Penyraber

SA626XA

Prendergast

SA626TF

High Street

SA626TL

Anchor Down

SA626UA

Llanungar Lane

SA626XH

Solva

SA626NN

Brawdy Cres

SA626XD

Solva

SA626TB

St Brides View

SA625LB

Solva

SA625LG

Solva

SA626AT

Main Street

SA626UD

Llangamma

SA626UB

Solva

SA626LA

Solva

SA626TZ

Brodawel

SA626XR

Solva

SA626TR

Maes Y Forwen

SA625LA

Treffynnon Cottages

SA626UF

Ynysdawel

SA626XP

Solva

SA626LS

Solva

SA626UU

Main Street

SA626NA

Solva

SA626TY

Brodawel

SA626BB

Solva

SA626TU

Maes Ewan

SA625LE

Solva

SA626TJ

Portland Square

SA626AU

Erw Lon

SA626LL

Solva

SA626UN

Maes Ewan

SA626UP

High Street

SA626XW

Maes-Y-Mor

SA626TW

High Street

SA626LD

Solva

SA626LJ

Sunnyview

SA626NP

Brawdy Business Park

SA626LG

Solva

SA626TP

Bryn Seion

SA626NH

Solva

SA626XN

Solva

SA626UJ

High Street

SA626XB

Prendergast

SA625LH

Llanreithan

SA626LP

Solva

SA626XL

Main Street

SA626LE

Solva

SA626UE

High Street

SA626NE

Bryn Golau

SA626TX

Maes Ewan

SA626UX

New Street

SA626NF

Solva

SA625PX

Solva

SA626UL

Maes Y Cornel

SA626UY

Y Gribyn

SA626JX

Bramble Hill

SA626TN

Panteg Road

SA626TA

Glanhafan

Data Sources

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