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Living in Roch: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Roch is 54/100, built from 6 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the SA62 postcode district, Roch ranks 5th. It scores 13 points above the SA62 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On broadband specifically, Roch sits 69 points above the SA62 district figure of 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA62 postcode district.

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Roch scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
172.5 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
↑ 169% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 West Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Wayside Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 1.882 · PM2.5 3.827 · PM10 6.993 µg/m³
86
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
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 Hospital68.5 mi
Bodmin Hospital96.4 mi
Weston General Hospital97.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust60.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBRAWDY MEDICAL FACILITY2.8 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed0.9%Retired35.7%Student3.9%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership80.2%
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
5
Haverfordwest 6.2 mi
Johnston 7.5 mi
Clarbeston Road 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Roch 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

Simpson Cross 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Keeston 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brawdy 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Broad Haven 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Solva 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Haverfordwest 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Pembrokeshire) 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Crundale 56 6.1 mi away ⇄
Spittal (Pembrokeshire) 55 6.3 mi away ⇄
Merlin's Bridge 49 6.3 mi away ⇄
Letterston 53 6.6 mi away ⇄
Johnston 46 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roch a nice place to live?

Roch is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Roch is 54/100, 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 Roch?

Roch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Roch

SA62 41 ⇄

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