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Living in Solva: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Solva scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Solva places 15th of 17 in the SA62 postcode district. Its environment score runs 21 points above the SA62 district's 64/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SA62 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
115.4 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 29 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Possession of weapons 3 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newgale Hill 8 crimes
  2. 2 Maes-Y-Mor 6 crimes
  3. 3 Cart-Tws Bach 6 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
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
18
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital73.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital99 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital102.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust65.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband
22
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.5%Student3.4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership67.3%
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
3
Haverfordwest 11.4 mi
Johnston 11.9 mi
Fishguard and Goodwick 12.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Solva 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

Whitchurch (Pembrokeshire) 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
St Davids 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brawdy 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Roch 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Simpson Cross 54 6.6 mi away ⇄
Keeston 53 7.1 mi away ⇄
Broad Haven 55 7.6 mi away ⇄
Letterston 53 9.3 mi away ⇄
Haverfordwest 49 11 mi away ⇄
St Ishmael's 51 11 mi away ⇄
Dale 0 11 mi away ⇄
Spittal (Pembrokeshire) 55 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Solva a nice place to live?

Solva has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Solva is 44/100, 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 Solva?

Solva is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Solva

SA62 41 ⇄

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