City Pop. 804

Living in Newport (Pembrokeshire): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newport (Pembrokeshire) comes out at 49/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Against the wider SA42 district average of 44/100, that is 5 points above. On healthcare specifically, Newport (Pembrokeshire) sits 26 points above the SA42 district figure of 18/100. Safety (93) and environment (86) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SA42 postcode district.

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Newport (Pembrokeshire) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 92% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ffordd Bedd Morris 7 crimes
  2. 2 Bromeddyg 4 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
86
Air Quality NO₂ 1.6 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 6 µg/m³
86
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital71.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital90.4 mi
Weston General Hospital92.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust61.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,197 patients per GP

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

Broadband
12
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate41.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.9%Unemployed3.2%Retired43.3%Student1.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership72.3%
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
7
Fishguard Harbour 6.4 mi
Fishguard and Goodwick 6.8 mi
Clarbeston Road 11.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newport (Pembrokeshire) 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

Dinas Cross 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fishguard 49 6.2 mi away ⇄
Goodwick 49 6.8 mi away ⇄
Maenclochog 47 7.5 mi away ⇄
St Dogmaels 46 8.0 mi away ⇄
Crymych 43 8.7 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 9.0 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 9.1 mi away ⇄
Letterston 53 9.3 mi away ⇄
Boncath 46 9.3 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 9.8 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newport (Pembrokeshire) a nice place to live?

Newport (Pembrokeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newport (Pembrokeshire) is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newport (Pembrokeshire)?

Newport (Pembrokeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Newport (Pembrokeshire)

SA42 44 ⇄

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