Town comparison
Haverfordwest vs Pembroke
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Pembroke wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Haverfordwest has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Haverfordwest
£252,561
Pembroke
£239,081
Crime Rate
Haverfordwest
72.2
Pembroke
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haverfordwest
N/A
Pembroke
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Haverfordwest
441
Pembroke
258.2
EPC Rating
Haverfordwest
66.9
Pembroke
66.9
Median Income
Haverfordwest
£28,616
Pembroke
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Haverfordwest commands an average of £252,561, compared with £239,081 in Pembroke – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Haverfordwest is a flat at £139,698, while in Pembroke it is a flat at £93,583.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Haverfordwest (£139,698 vs £93,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pembroke prices grew faster — 35% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Haverfordwest experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.2 per 1,000 versus 72.3 per 1,000 in Pembroke. The most common crime category in Haverfordwest is violent-crime, while in Pembroke 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. Haverfordwest has 0 schools and Pembroke has 0 schools.
Haverfordwest School Inspection Breakdown
Pembroke School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Haverfordwest | Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| 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 258.2 Mbps in Pembroke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Haverfordwest and 88.3% in Pembroke. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Haverfordwest and 44.1% in Pembroke.
Haverfordwest is the faster of the two by 71% on average download speed (441 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Haverfordwest, scoring 66.9 on average (band C) compared to 66.9 (band C) in Pembroke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Haverfordwest and £1,473 in Pembroke. 49.3% of homes in Haverfordwest have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Pembroke.
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. The median age is 48 in Haverfordwest and 48 in Pembroke. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Haverfordwest and 51.5% in Pembroke. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Haverfordwest versus 67% in Pembroke. Haverfordwest has a population of 12,088 and Pembroke has 7,963.
| Indicator | Haverfordwest | Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,088 | 7,963 |
| 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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