Postcode report
SA62 5AF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SA62 5AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA62 5AF is a postcode in Letterston, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA62 5AF, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA62 5AF are safety and health, while housing 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 SA62 5AF is based on Pembrokeshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,239 residents, 35 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 14% 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 7/10.
For property prices near SA62 5AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA62 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £264k from 38 rolling sales, up 3.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA62 5AF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about SA62 5AF
Is SA62 5AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 19% 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 SA62 5AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for SA62 5AF?
LocaleIQ matched SA62 5AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA62 5AF?
The latest median sold price is £264k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.