Postcode report
Is SA61 1BF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SA61 1BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA61 1BF is a postcode in Merlin's Bridge, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA61 1BF, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA61 1BF are housing and health, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SA61 1BF is based on Pembrokeshire 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,205 residents, 727 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near SA61 1BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA61 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £184k from 90 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA61 1BF can compare 11 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 9 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA61 1BF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about SA61 1BF
Is SA61 1BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SA61 1BF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SA61 1BF?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SA61 1BF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SA61 1BF?
LocaleIQ matched SA61 1BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA61 1BF?
The latest median sold price is £184k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.