Town Pop. 1,315

Living in Wooden: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wooden scores 50/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Wooden places 2nd of 5 in the SA68 postcode district. Against the wider SA68 district average of 42/100, that is 8 points above. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA68 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
112.5 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 73 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rock Park 13 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 9 crimes
  3. 3 Broom Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
85
Green Space 33
Parks Adequate 3
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
25
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital51.8 mi
Weston General Hospital79.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital84.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust44.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgerySAUNDERSFOOT MEDICAL CENTRE1 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.9%Student2.8%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary31.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.9%
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
25
Saundersfoot 0.4 mi
Kilgetty 1 mi
Tenby 3.3 mi
J48 M4 28.4 mi
J49 M4 28.4 mi
J48 M4 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£206k £242k £280k £317k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Begelly 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Kilgetty 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Broadmoor 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Saundersfoot 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Broom (Pembrokeshire) 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pleasant Valley 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
New Hedges and Twy Cross 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tenby 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ludchurch 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Templeton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
St Florence 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Penally 52 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooden a nice place to live?

Wooden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wooden is 50/100, 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 Wooden?

Wooden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 148 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wooden?

The current median house price in Wooden is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%.

Postcode districts in Wooden

SA68 42 ⇄
SA69 52 ⇄

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