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Living in Dinas Cross: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dinas Cross is 56/100, built from 6 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

It scores 12 points above the SA42 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On broadband specifically, Dinas Cross sits 80 points above the SA42 district figure of 10/100. Safety (92) and environment (86) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA42 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Dinas Cross scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
153.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Park Avenue 10 crimes
  3. 3 The Paddocks 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
86
Air Quality NO₂ 1.5 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 6 µg/m³
86
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital73.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital93.3 mi
Weston General Hospital95.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust64.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryNEWPORT SURGERY3.1 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
90
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired30.8%Student4.1%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical45.2%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
66
Council tax Pembrokeshire · 2025-26
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Fishguard Harbour 3.6 mi
Fishguard and Goodwick 4 mi
Clarbeston Road 11.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dinas Cross in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Newport (Pembrokeshire) 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fishguard 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Goodwick 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Letterston 53 7.2 mi away ⇄
Maenclochog 47 8.4 mi away ⇄
Spittal (Pembrokeshire) 55 10 mi away ⇄
St Dogmaels 46 11 mi away ⇄
Crymych 43 11 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 12 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 12 mi away ⇄
Boncath 46 12 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dinas Cross a nice place to live?

Dinas Cross is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dinas Cross is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dinas Cross?

Dinas Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Dinas Cross

SA42 44 ⇄

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