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Living in Simpson Cross: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Simpson Cross is 54/100, built from 6 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the SA62 postcode district. It scores 13 points above the SA62 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On broadband specifically, Simpson Cross sits 64 points above the SA62 district figure of 23/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA62 postcode district.

54
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Simpson Cross scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
300 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 61 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
other 14 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
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.16 · PM2.5 3.87 · PM10 7.03 µg/m³
85
Green Space 30
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
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 Hospital66.9 mi
Bodmin Hospital95.1 mi
Weston General Hospital96.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust59.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryOOH OFFICE, 1ST FLR4.3 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired35.2%Student2.9%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership81.6%
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 4.8 mi
Johnston 6 mi
Clarbeston Road 7.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Simpson 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

Keeston 53 0.6 mi away ⇄
Roch 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Broad Haven 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Haverfordwest 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brawdy 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Merlin's Bridge 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Crundale 56 4.9 mi away ⇄
Spittal (Pembrokeshire) 55 5.7 mi away ⇄
Johnston 46 6.0 mi away ⇄
Solva 44 6.6 mi away ⇄
Robeston West 0 6.7 mi away ⇄
Letterston 53 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Simpson Cross a nice place to live?

Simpson Cross is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Simpson Cross 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 Simpson Cross?

Simpson Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Simpson Cross

SA62 41 ⇄

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