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About

Wiston ward is a rural area in the southeast of Pembrokeshire, centred on the small village of the same name. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the upper reaches of the Eastern Cleddau river. The ward includes several smaller settlements and hamlets, such as Walton East and Llawhaden, spread across its agricultural terrain. The area is primarily given over to pasture and arable farming, with narrow country lanes connecting its communities.

The historic focal point is Wiston Castle, a motte and bailey fortress built by the Flemish settler Wizo in the 12th century. Its prominent earthwork mound and stone shell keep remain a distinct landmark. The community is also home to the notable Llawhaden Castle and its associated medieval hospital ruins, reflecting the area's historical significance as a former episcopal centre. Local life revolves around the parish church, village hall, and the agricultural economy.

Area overview

On average Wiston has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wiston is £45,125 per year. Wiston is home to around 1,963 people, with a population density of about 22.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wiston Population
1,963
Population density
22.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.55(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.68(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.11(-53%)
Public order
3.57(-57%)
Drugs
3.06(+18%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,888
96.18%
Other White
41
2.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.31%
Other
6
0.31%
Total population: 1,963

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
595
36.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
268
16.41%
Level 3 (A level)
265
16.23%
No qualifications
243
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
141
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 1,633

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
419
53.11%
Owns with a mortgage
192
24.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
90
11.41%
Other forms of private rent
37
4.69%
Social rents from council
26
3.3%
Total households: 789

Property prices in Wiston

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)8
Typical range (middle 50%)£322K – £493K

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Wiston area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £827,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wiston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£380,000£289
Semi-Detached1£170,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wiston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wiston.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£166,500£135,000
2017£277,000£144,500
2018£221,250£163,000
2019£248,500£132,000
2020£295,000£148,000
2021£242,000£144,550
2022£402,000£160,000
2023£375,000£160,000
2024£314,975£183,250
2025£312,250£170,000
2026£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wiston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wiston.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£108£128
2017£176£154
2018£153£151
2019£203£158
2020£195£169
2021£192£165
2022£191£182
2023£263£187
2024£247£218
2025£269£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wiston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wiston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wiston

Is Wiston safe?

Wiston records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wiston?

The median sale price in Wiston is £380,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 8 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Wiston?

Wiston scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wiston sits around rank 1,189 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 Wiston?

The average household income in Wiston is around £45,125 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wiston?

Wiston is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Howlett (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Wiston

SA634SJ

Preseli View

SA624PS

Wiston

SA678EA

Wiston

SA634UU

Moorfield Avenue

SA634QY

Wiston

SA624PW

Longhouse Gardens

SA634RX

Wiston

SA624PN

Cawdor Terrace

SA634TA

Wiston

SA678DZ

Wiston

SA634TB

Wiston

SA634SD

Wiston

SA624QB

Wiston

SA625RB

Wiston

SA667HX

Tre-Gendeg Road

SA634UJ

Fern Villas

SA634QH

Wiston

SA667HS

Longridge Road

SA634XD

Lamborough Lane

SA634QT

Wiston

SA624PT

Wiston

SA667HU

Longridge Road

SA634TN

Wiston

SA667JB

Wiston

SA624EL

Wiston

SA634SS

Wiston

SA624QA

Wiston

SA634QJ

Wiston

SA624PJ

Conkland Hill

SA625QY

Nant Yr Eglwys

SA634QP

Wiston

SA634RN

Wiston

SA634QL

Clarbeston Road

SA634QX

Deepford Lane

SA634SN

Wiston

SA624PH

Wiston

SA634QS

Wiston

SA634UL

Wiston

SA634TH

Wiston

SA624PZ

Tori-Gwddwg Hill

SA634SF

Sheepwalk Road

SA624PP

Wiston

SA624PL

Conkland Hill

SA634SG

Wiston

SA634AD

Maes Y Gilbert

SA634SX

Wiston

SA634RU

Wiston

SA634RR

Wiston

SA625DU

Maen-Dedwydd Road

SA634RA

Wiston

SA634XH

Deepford Lane

SA634XE

Lamborough Lane

SA634SR

Wiston

SA624PR

Oaklands Terrace

SA634SL

Wiston

SA667RL

Wiston

SA625DS

Wiston

SA678DY

Wiston

SA634SU

St Marys Avenue

SA634AA

Dungleddy Court

SA634WA

Orton Park

SA634TG

Wiston

SA624PY

Arnolds Hill

SA667JQ

Tre-Gendeg Road

SA634RD

Clarbeston Road

SA634RP

Wiston

SA634RJ

Wiston

SA634RH

Beech Court

SA634XA

Wiston

SA634UH

Market Place

SA634AB

Wiston

SA634RG

Dan Yr Eglwys

SA634RQ

Wiston

SA625DH

Wiston

SA634SB

Clarbeston Road

SA634UG

Brooklyns Close

SA624EJ

Wiston

SA634RS

Wiston

SA634UY

Market Place

SA634XG

Deepford Lane

SA667JG

Wiston

SA634UT

Picton Terrace

SA634UN

Market Place

SA634SP

Wiston

SA634UW

Market Place

SA625RA

Wiston

SA624PG

Wiston

SA634TD

Wiston

SA634ST

Wiston

SA634RT

Wiston

SA625DR

Wiston

SA667JA

Wiston

SA634QR

Wiston

SA624PX

Wiston

SA625DQ

Wiston

SA625DG

Wiston

SA634UP

Kensington Villas

SA634UZ

Lamborough Crescent

SA634QZ

Wiston

SA634TL

Wiston

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.