Haverfordwest vs Pembroke Dock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Pembroke Dock wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Pembroke Dock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Haverfordwest
£252,561
Pembroke Dock
£180,425
Crime Rate
Haverfordwest
72.2
Pembroke Dock
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haverfordwest
N/A
Pembroke Dock
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Haverfordwest
441
Pembroke Dock
369.5
EPC Rating
Haverfordwest
66.9
Pembroke Dock
66.9
Median Income
Haverfordwest
£28,616
Pembroke Dock
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Haverfordwest commands an average of £252,561, compared with £180,425 in Pembroke Dock – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Haverfordwest is a flat at £139,698, while in Pembroke Dock it is a flat at £90,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Haverfordwest (£139,698 vs £90,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haverfordwest prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Pembroke Dock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.6 per 1,000 versus 72.2 per 1,000 in Haverfordwest. The most common crime category in Haverfordwest is violent-crime, while in Pembroke Dock 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 Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock. Haverfordwest has 0 schools and Pembroke Dock has 0 schools.
Haverfordwest School Inspection Breakdown
Pembroke Dock School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Haverfordwest | Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.0 Mbps in Haverfordwest and 369.5 Mbps in Pembroke Dock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Haverfordwest and 97.7% in Pembroke Dock. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Haverfordwest and 69.3% in Pembroke Dock.
Haverfordwest is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (441 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Haverfordwest leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.9 (C), while Pembroke Dock averages 66.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Haverfordwest and £1,473 in Pembroke Dock. 49.3% of homes in Haverfordwest have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Pembroke Dock.
Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest and £28,616 in Pembroke Dock. The median age is 48 in Haverfordwest and 48 in Pembroke Dock. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Haverfordwest versus 67% in Pembroke Dock. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Haverfordwest and 51.5% in Pembroke Dock.
| Indicator | Haverfordwest | Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,088 | 9,659 |
| 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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