The Friars Lane

Pembrokeshire, Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire, Wales

Suburban residential Dense, noisy Transport-oriented Risk: High Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (22/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (22). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

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

46
Liveability Score
Top 23% in Pembrokeshire
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

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.

How Life Works Here

The Friars Lane 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. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Friars Vaults (pub, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Picton Place) is 104m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

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 Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (22)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

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

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Nearby Amenities

Friars Vaults10m (0.1 min walk)
Subway26m (0.3 min walk)
Nationwide28m (0.3 min walk)
Principality Building Society49m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Friars Lane, with detailed information for each.

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (1)

Transport Links

Picton Place bus_stop104m
Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 6 bus_stop130m
Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 5 bus_stop134m
Quay Street bus_stop170m
Haverfordwest Bus Station Stand 3 bus_stop285m
Bus Station bus_stop287m
Haverfordwest Rail Station rail_station542m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% 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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