Area guide · Pembrokeshire

Living in Fishguard

A snapshot of life in Fishguard, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Fishguard is a village in Pembrokeshire, Wales with a population of 3,422. The average house price is £225,257 and the overall crime rate is 72.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Fishguard ranks

Affordability
#75 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#61 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,422

Avg House Price

£225,257

Crime Rate

72.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

374 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,616

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Fishguard's detached homes (£285,599) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£123,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Fishguard prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£173,433 → £225,257).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£285,599	£272,500	33
Semi-Detached	£201,026	£190,000	20
Terraced	£184,424	£180,000	23
Flat	£123,500	£123,500	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fishguard is 72.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Fishguard: violent crime (49% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Fishguard averages 374 Mbps — 274% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fishguard homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 49.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.9
% Rated C or Above	49.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,473

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,422
Median Age	48
Median Household Income	£28,616
Employment Rate	51.5%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fishguard?

The average house price in Fishguard is £225,257 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Fishguard?

The most affordable entry point in Fishguard is a flat, with an average price of £123,500.

Is Fishguard a safe place to live?

Fishguard has a recorded crime rate of 72.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Fishguard?

Average broadband download speeds in Fishguard are around 374 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85% of premises.

How big is Fishguard?

Fishguard is a settlement in Pembrokeshire with a population of approximately 3,422.

Most compared with

How does Fishguard stack up against its neighbours?

Fishguard

Haverfordwest

House price: £225,257 · £252,561
Crime rate: 72.2 · 72.2
Distance: 13.4 mi

Aberbargoed

Fishguard

House price: £177,121 · £225,257
Crime rate: 85 · 72.2
Distance: 77.9 mi

Abercarn

Fishguard

House price: £166,339 · £225,257
Crime rate: 84.7 · 72.2
Distance: 82.4 mi

Abercynon

Fishguard

House price: £161,702 · £225,257
Crime rate: N/A · 72.2
Distance: 74.2 mi

Aberdare

Fishguard

House price: £172,897 · £225,257
Crime rate: N/A · 72.2
Distance: 68.0 mi

Abergavenny

Fishguard

House price: £356,309 · £225,257
Crime rate: 64.2 · 72.2
Distance: 84.4 mi

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