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Fishguard Property Market & Area Guide

Fishguard

Information on Fishguard

Fishguard town is picturesquely situated on the North Pembrokeshire coast where the River Gwaun joins the sea. The town is small with a population of about 5,000 people across the twin towns of Fishgaurd and Goodwick.

It is basically divided into two parts, the main town of Fishguard and Lower Fishguard. Lower Fishguard is essentially the location of the original hamlet that grew into the town of Fishguard of today and is in many ways a traditional fishing village, with tidal quay, an old harbour and quayside cottages in the lower town. The main town sits atop the neighbouring cliff.

Located in the Town Hall, the 100-ft-long tapestry which commemorates the bicentenary of the Last Invasion of Britain by the French has been favourably compared to its French counterpart, the Bayeux Tapestry. Commissioned in 1997, it attracts many visitors.

 

The town is renowned for featuring in Richard Burton’s version of Dylan Thomas’s ‘Under Milk Wood’, in which many local people played extras. Moby Dick was also filmed here in the 1950s.

Fishguard and Goodwick railway station runs regular services along the South Wales railway line and is located in Goodwick along with the Fishguard and Goodwick ferry terminal at the harbour. It is one of the major ferry Irish Sea routes crossing to Rosslare in Southern Ireland. Regular bus services run within the twin towns of Fishguard and Goodwick and regular services connect Fishguard to Havefordwest, Cardigan and St. David’s.

The twin towns have all the local services and shops that you’d expect in a small market town. Here you’ll find a range of small family-owned shops and businesses, galleries, gift and antique shops, two weekly markets, and plenty of quality cafés, pubs and restaurants.

 

The Fishguard Marine Walk, offering views of sea and harbour, is one popular coastal walk amongst many, including Carreg Wastad point and Strumble Head lighthouse.

The Sea Trust Marine Wildlife Exhibition in the Ocean Lab, Fishguard Harbour is worth a visit to see what lies beneath the waves in the harbour and our Pembrokeshire coastal waters.

Fishguard Leisure Centre is a superb modern sports hall and pool offering a wide range of facilities. Theatr Gwaun is a community venue for both cinema and theatre and shows a changing programme of films and live events throughout the year.

Fishguard Folk Festival takes place every year over the late May Bank Holiday and the West Wales International Music Festival takes place every summer and brings world-class musicians to venues across the region.

Ysgol Bro Gwaun, the local secondary school, serves the local area for pupils in school Years 7-11. Ysgol Glannau Gwaun and Holy Name Catholic School are two primary schools based in the town serving pupils aged from 3-11 yrs old

Fishguard Property Market Insight

Sales numbers and property prices in Fishguard

Detached

Number of sales

— last 12 months
17

Average price achieved

— last 12 months
£283,107

Average price change %

— last 12 months
-0.8%
— 5 years
17.5%
— 10 years
24.8%
— 20 years
42.9%

Semi Detached

Number of sales

— last 12 months
5

Average price achieved

— last 12 months
£209,500

Average price change %

— last 12 months
5.3%
— 5 years
33%
— 10 years
58.6%
— 20 years
31.6%

Terraced

Number of sales

— last 12 months
16

Average price achieved

— last 12 months
£183,669

Average price change %

— last 12 months
— 5 years
— 10 years
— 20 years

Flat

Number of sales

— last 12 months
1

Average price achieved

— last 12 months
£78,000

Average price change %

— last 12 months
-
— 5 years
-
— 10 years
-
— 20 years
-
By property type

Detached

Semi Detached

Terraced

Flat

Number of sales

— last 12 months
17
5
16
1

Average price achieved

— last 12 months
£283,107
£209,500
£183,669
£78,000

Average price change %

— last 12 months
-0.8%
5.3%
-4.7%
-
— 5 years
17.5%
33%
14.6%
-
— 10 years
24.8%
58.6%
36.6%
-
— 20 years
42.9%
31.6%
20.6%
-

How many properties were sold
here in the last 12 months?

42

Total sales value of
£9,314,022

Properties sold in Pembrokeshire in the last 12 months

1,549 Total sales value £413,016,619

Properties sold in Wales in the last 12 months

37,297 Total sales value £9,436,674,649

Property Tenure Profile

Local homeownership vs. rental breakdown

14% Private Rented
Private Rented 14%
Owned with Mortgage 19%
Owned Outright 49%
Social Rented & Other 18%

Population

3,422

Households

1,634

Renting in Fishguard

How much do properties rent for?

Detached

Low
£1,066
Typical
£1,378
High
£1,708

Semi Detached

Low
£789
Typical
£1,020
High
£1,264

Terraced

Low
£692
Typical
£894
High
£1,108

Flat

Low
£294
Typical
£380
High
£471

Resident Profile

Who lives here?

One Person
48%
Couple
19%
Family
30%
Sharer
3%

Occupational Summary

Local residents' professions

Senior Executives & Managers
9%
Mid-Level & Professional Roles
23%
Entrepreneurs & Trades
29%
Service & Support Occupations
39%

Educational Level

Local residents' qualifications

Degree Level & Higher (Level 4+)
31%
A-Levels, Vocational & Skilled Trades
22%
Secondary Education (GCSEs / O-Levels)
25%
Other & Undefined Qualifications
22%

Explore Local Schools & Educational Establishments

Discover 3 schools and educational establishments across the local area.

Use the interactive map to explore schools and click on a marker to view key information, including age range, gender, address and contact details.

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