Fishguard vs Haverfordwest
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Fishguard is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Fishguard has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Fishguard
£225,257
Haverfordwest
£252,561
Crime Rate
Fishguard
72.2
Haverfordwest
72.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fishguard
N/A
Haverfordwest
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Fishguard
374.3
Haverfordwest
441
EPC Rating
Fishguard
66.9
Haverfordwest
66.9
Median Income
Fishguard
£28,616
Haverfordwest
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £225,257, Fishguard undercuts Haverfordwest (£252,561) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fishguard is a flat at £123,500, while in Haverfordwest it is a flat at £139,698.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Haverfordwest (£139,698 vs £123,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fishguard prices grew faster — 30% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesFishguard has a crime rate of 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Haverfordwest at 72.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fishguard is violent-crime, while in Haverfordwest it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Fishguard and Haverfordwest. Fishguard has 0 schools and Haverfordwest has 0 schools.
Fishguard School Inspection Breakdown
Haverfordwest School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Fishguard | Haverfordwest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haverfordwest averages 441.0 Mbps – ahead of Fishguard's 374.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85% of premises in Fishguard and 98.7% in Haverfordwest. Gigabit availability stands at 72.4% in Fishguard and 86.1% in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (441 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fishguard leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.9 (C), while Haverfordwest averages 66.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Fishguard and £1,473 in Haverfordwest. 49.3% of homes in Fishguard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Haverfordwest.
Fishguard has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616 in Fishguard and £28,616 in Haverfordwest. The median age is 48 in Fishguard and 48 in Haverfordwest. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Fishguard versus 67% in Haverfordwest. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Fishguard and 51.5% in Haverfordwest.
| Indicator | Fishguard | Haverfordwest |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,422 | 12,088 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616 | £28,616 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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