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Living in Freshwater East: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Freshwater East is 57/100, built from 6 categories. Broadband is where Freshwater East most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 6 places in the SA71 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from lifestyle (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The SA71 district averages 38/100, putting Freshwater East 19 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 58 points above the SA71 district's 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA71 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Freshwater East scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
406.8 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 39 crimes
↑ 562% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 647% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 508% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Flemish Court 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park View 5 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 2.324 · PM2.5 3.855 · PM10 6.999 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital52 mi
Bodmin Hospital81.6 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital83.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust44.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryARGYLE MEDICAL GROUP4.3 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired36.1%Student2.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Lamphey 1.3 mi
Pembroke 2.5 mi
Manorbier 3.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Freshwater East 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

Lamphey 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Jameston 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pembroke 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Manorbier 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cosheston 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sageston 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hundleton 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Florence 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pembroke Dock 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (Pembrokeshire) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Neyland 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Penally 52 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshwater East a nice place to live?

Freshwater East is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Freshwater East is 57/100, 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 Freshwater East?

Freshwater East is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Freshwater East

SA71 38 ⇄

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