Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Pembrokeshire

Living in Haverfordwest

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

At a glance

Haverfordwest is a village in Pembrokeshire, Wales with a population of 12,088. The average house price is £252,561 and the overall crime rate is 72.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Haverfordwest ranks

Affordability
#103 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#62 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

12,088

Avg House Price

£252,561

Crime Rate

72.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

441 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,616

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Haverfordwest's detached homes (£314,979) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£139,698).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Haverfordwest prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£193,545 → £252,561).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£314,979	£293,500	206
Semi-Detached	£210,981	£190,000	109
Terraced	£179,603	£160,475	110
Flat	£139,698	£127,475	22

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Haverfordwest: 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

Haverfordwest averages 441 Mbps — 341% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Haverfordwest 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	12,088
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 Haverfordwest?

The average house price in Haverfordwest is £252,561 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Haverfordwest is a flat, with an average price of £139,698.

Is Haverfordwest a safe place to live?

Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest?

Average broadband download speeds in Haverfordwest are around 441 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.7% of premises.

How big is Haverfordwest?

Haverfordwest is a settlement in Pembrokeshire with a population of approximately 12,088.

Most compared with

How does Haverfordwest stack up against its neighbours?

Fishguard

Haverfordwest

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

Haverfordwest

Milford Haven

House price: £252,561 · £201,428
Crime rate: 72.2 · 72.3
Distance: 6.4 mi

Haverfordwest

Neyland

House price: £252,561 · £171,783
Crime rate: 72.2 · 72.3
Distance: 6.3 mi

Haverfordwest

Pembroke

House price: £252,561 · £239,081
Crime rate: 72.2 · 72.3
Distance: 9.0 mi

Haverfordwest

Pembroke Dock

House price: £252,561 · £180,425
Crime rate: 72.2 · 55.6
Distance: 7.6 mi

Haverfordwest

Tenby

House price: £252,561 · £324,875
Crime rate: 72.2 · 72.6
Distance: 14.5 mi

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