A487 Abergwaun / Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA65), about 290 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 47005995.
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Pembrokeshire costs £2,166 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fishguard and Goodwick, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lota Park, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 3.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are -1 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fishguard Health Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Pembrokeshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,166 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,444 | £1,685 | £1,925 | £2,166 | £2,648 | £3,129 | £3,610 | £4,332 | £5,054 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Fishguard, Lower Town. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- 8 Hill Terrace, grade II
- Bryn Haulwen, grade II
- Fishguard Bridge, grade II
- Moonstone, grade II
- Training Ship Skirmisher, grade II
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 47 address points in this street's postcodes, 16 at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 18 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 14 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 2 at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 18 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| SA65 9LX | zone 3 | 14 / 0 / 0 |
| SA65 9PD | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 5 / 18 |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between -1 m and 11 m above sea level (4 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA65 9LX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SA65 9PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fishguard and Goodwick 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Fishguard Harbour 9,610 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Town Playground | 180 m |
| Ferry terminal | Fishguard Ferry Terminal | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Goodwick Bridge Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 131 km (81 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishguard Health Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Withybush General Hospital | 20.3 km (13 miles) |
| Police station | Dyfed Powys Police - Fishguard Police Station | 230 m |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lota Park 1.9 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,170 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,190 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Plas Glyn-y-Mel, including quadrant wall & gatepier to W service court, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) east. 146 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plas Glyn-y-Mel, including quadrant wall & gatepier to W service court | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hermon Baptist Church including forecourt walls and steps | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Plas Glyn-y-Mel | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Castle Point Old Fort | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Fishguard Bay Hotel | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carreg Ddu | Wetland | 80 m north |
| Aber Gwaun | Estuary | 140 m north |
| Allt Fach | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Pwll Dyfrig | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Pen Pwllmelyn | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Cwmbrandy | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 3.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Pembrokeshire: see them on the Pembrokeshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Glannau Gwaun Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Holy Name RC School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Bro Gwaun Welsh and English | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard Sea Cadets SA65 9LX | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2014 |
| Ship Inn SA65 9ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 14 Feb 2014 |
| Fishguard Bay Yacht Club SA65 9NB | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Fishguard Bay Yacht Club Cafe SA65 9NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Fishguard Arms SA65 9HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2024 |
| The Globe SA65 9HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Dec 2010 |
| Manor Town House SA65 9HG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar Five SA65 9HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Dragon House Chinese Takeaway SA65 9HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Cambrian Inn SA65 9HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Jemima's Coffee Shop SA65 9HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Pizza Point SA65 9HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Ffwrn Ltd SA65 9HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Mr P Rees | Retailers - other | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Albert Rees Butcher SA65 9HE | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hill Terrace (5); On or near Tower Hill (2); On or near Bridge Street (2); On or near Smyth Street (1); On or near Quay Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tower Hill · Bridge Street · Hill Terrace · Quay Street · Smyth Street · Back Lane · Old Newport Road · Main Street · Kensington Street · Glynymel Road · Hottipass Street · Penslade
All the streets in SA65 and across Pembrokeshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.