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Living in Sageston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sageston scores 52/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Sageston places 5th of 7 in the SA70 postcode district. Sageston is a place of extremes: 95/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Sageston sits 68 points above the SA70 district figure of 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA70 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
188.5 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 41 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 495% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ferndale 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Perrotts Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.433 · PM2.5 3.941 · PM10 7.495 µg/m³
85
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
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 Hospital52.6 mi
Weston General Hospital83 mi
Bodmin Hospital84.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust45 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTENBY SURGERY5 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed0.7%Retired28.7%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.2%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Manorbier 2.4 mi
Lamphey 3 mi
Pembroke 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sageston 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

Whitehill (Pembrokeshire) 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
St Florence 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Jameston 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lamphey 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Manorbier 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cosheston 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broadmoor 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Freshwater East 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wooden 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pembroke 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Penally 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
New Hedges and Twy Cross 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sageston a nice place to live?

Sageston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sageston is 52/100, 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 Sageston?

Sageston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Sageston

SA70 50 ⇄

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