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Living in Waterston: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Waterston is 46/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 37/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SA73 postcode district, Waterston ranks 3rd. Its broadband score runs 46 points above the SA73 district's 49/100. Transport (12) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA73 postcode district.

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Waterston scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
1,791.2 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 231 crimes
↑ 2686% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 1168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 2322% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 1568% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 1455% above national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chestnut Way 53 crimes
  2. 2 Sycamore Close 42 crimes
  3. 3 Maple Close 41 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³
82
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital58.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital85.8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital88.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust51.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBARLOW HOUSE SURGERY1.9 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
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed3.7%Retired24.9%Student3.8%Other inactive16.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.2%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary40%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.1%
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
12
Milford Haven 2.3 mi
Pembroke Dock 2.5 mi
Johnston 3.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
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 Waterston 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

Neyland 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pembroke Dock 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Milford Haven 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rosemarket 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hundleton 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Johnston 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hill Mountain 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Robeston West 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pembroke 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Llangwm 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cosheston 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hook (Pembrokeshire) 55 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterston a nice place to live?

Waterston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waterston 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 Waterston?

Waterston has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 446 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Waterston

SA73 42 ⇄

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