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SA61 1BS

Portfield

Haverfordwest: Portfield

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Detailed insights for SA61 1BS

Overview

Postcode SA61 1BS is located in an urban city, within the Haverfordwest: Portfield area of Pembrokeshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Haverfordwest South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haverfordwest South is £42,590 per year. The median sale price in Haverfordwest: Portfield is £185,000 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £131,000 and £242,500. The nearest station is Haverfordwest, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Haverfordwest South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 960 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Haverfordwest South has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Haverfordwest South is £42,590 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA61 1BS.

Transport

The nearest station is Haverfordwest located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA61 1BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Haverfordwest

N/A

Walking directions to Haverfordwest

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
3,040.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.79(+47%)
Public order
16.46(+100%)
Shoplifting
13.58(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.93(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-30%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
85.86%
Bangladeshi
11
2.88%
Other White
10
2.62%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
1.83%
Other
7
1.83%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
23.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
23.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.79%
Apprenticeship
25
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
26.16%
Other social rented
43
25%
Owns with a mortgage
35
20.35%
Social rents from council
25
14.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.21%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Haverfordwest: Portfield

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £182
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £131K – £243K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £182 per square foot) in Haverfordwest: Portfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £310,000.

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
Detached9£247,500£155
Semi-Detached9£185,000£213
Terraced9£125,000£149

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£219,000£154,000
2026£261,250£169,999£125,000
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£188£149
2026£211£222£145
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.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA61 1BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA61 1BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202549, Portfield, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BSTerracedFreehold£154,000
19 Mar 202639, Portfield Avenue, Haverfordwest, SA61 1EGTerracedFreehold£135,000
24 Oct 202514, Portfield, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BWTerracedFreehold£122,000
09 Sept 2026124, Portfield, Haverfordwest, SA61 1DZTerracedFreehold£119,500
13 Feb 2026144, Portfield, Haverfordwest, SA61 1DZTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the SA61 1BS postcode area, located within Haverfordwest South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SA61 1BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicablePortfield SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableFenton C.PWelsh establishment
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableWaldo Williams Primary SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA61 1BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA61 1BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraPortfield Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BUWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA61 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tim Evans

Haverfordwest: Portfield - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Henry Tufnell

Mid and South Pembrokeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPembrokeshireW06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid and South PembrokeshireW07000100
ParishHaverfordwestW04000941
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Haverfordwest SouthW02000131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pembrokeshire 006AW01000571
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA61 1BS

Is SA61 1BS (Haverfordwest South) safe?

The area around SA61 1BS records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SA61 1BS?

The median sale price around SA61 1BS in Haverfordwest: Portfield is £185,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA61 1BS?

There are 7 schools close to SA61 1BS, including Portfield School, Fenton C.P and Waldo Williams Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SA61 1BS?

The closest station to SA61 1BS is Haverfordwest, about 1,598 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA61 1BS?

SA61 1BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA61 1BS (Haverfordwest South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid and South Pembrokeshire covering SA61 1BS is Henry Tufnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Evans (Independent).

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