Castle Square

Pembrokeshire, Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transit hub Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: High Transit location Low confidence

Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Not Recommended

Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Not Recommended

Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

37
Liveability

How suitable for settled living

56
Functionality

Access, transport, services

This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 15% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Castle Square is located in Pembrokeshire, near Hwlffordd / Haverfordwest, Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 490 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 310 violent offences were recorded (63% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including bank (1), bar (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Block&Barrel (restaurant, 25m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Picton Place) is 166m away. The median property price is £180,000, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 56/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 37/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (23)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (0)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£180,000
Median Price
14
Transactions (2014–2024)
+15.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Block&Barrel25m (0.3 min walk)
social_facility54m (0.7 min walk)
JTB62m (0.8 min walk)
The Three Crowns67m (0.8 min walk)
HSBC UK71m (0.9 min walk)
Roberto's Pizza77m (1 min walk)
Mambo Italiano78m (1 min walk)
convenience80m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Castle Square, with detailed information for each.

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (1)

Transport Links

Picton Place bus_stop166m
Quay Street bus_stop182m
Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 6 bus_stop191m
Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 5 bus_stop192m
Haverfordwest Library bus_stop284m
Lidl Perrot's Road bus_stop287m
Haverfordwest Rail Station rail_station603m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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