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Living in St Dogmaels: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Dogmaels scores 46/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the SA43 postcode district, St Dogmaels ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points above the SA43 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On bills specifically, St Dogmaels sits 11 points above the SA43 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see SA43 postcode district.

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St Dogmaels scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
140.7 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 45 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 385% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Tan-Y-Rhiw 17 crimes
  3. 3 Maesh Yfryd 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 1.714 · PM2.5 3.77 · PM10 5.99 µg/m³
86
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
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 Hospital73.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital83.8 mi
Weston General Hospital89.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust54.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCARDIGAN HEALTH CENTRE0.9 mi
GP capacity1,549 patients per GP

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

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.1%Student3.1%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.4%
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
4
Fishguard Harbour 13.9 mi
Fishguard and Goodwick 14.4 mi
Clunderwen 16.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£185k £216k £249k £280k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cardigan 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Penparc 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Boncath 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Parcllyn 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 6.3 mi away ⇄
Aberporth 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 6.9 mi away ⇄
Crymych 43 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Dogmaels a nice place to live?

St Dogmaels has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Dogmaels is 46/100, 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 St Dogmaels?

St Dogmaels is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in St Dogmaels?

The current median house price in St Dogmaels is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 25%.

Postcode districts in St Dogmaels

SA43 41 ⇄

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