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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.

All postcodes in Wiston

SA634RE

Clarbeston Road

SA634XB

Lamborough Lane

SA634SW

Church Lane

SA634SA

Wiston

SA634SY

Wiston

SA624BE

Arnolds Hill

SA634RY

Wiston

SA625QX

Wiston

SA634QU

Wiston

SA625RD

Wiston

SA667HT

Longridge Road

SA634RB

Wiston

SA634SE

Wiston

SA634UX

Lamborough Gardens

SA634RL

Wiston

SA624PU

Wiston

SA634TE

Wiston

SA634UR

Wiston

SA625QZ

Nant Yr Eglyys

SA667HY

Longridge Road

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.