Town comparison
Haverfordwest vs Tenby
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Haverfordwest is about 22% cheaper on average. Haverfordwest has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Haverfordwest
£252,561
Tenby
£324,875
Crime Rate
Haverfordwest
72.2
Tenby
72.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haverfordwest
N/A
Tenby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Haverfordwest
441
Tenby
173.9
EPC Rating
Haverfordwest
66.9
Tenby
66.9
Median Income
Haverfordwest
£28,616
Tenby
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Haverfordwest more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £252,561 versus £324,875 in Tenby. The most affordable entry point in Haverfordwest is a flat at £139,698, while in Tenby it is a flat at £249,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Tenby (£356,498 vs £179,603).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tenby prices grew faster — 41% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Haverfordwest (72.2 per 1,000) compared to Tenby (72.6 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Haverfordwest is violent-crime, while in Tenby 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 Tenby. Haverfordwest has 0 schools and Tenby has 0 schools.
Haverfordwest School Inspection Breakdown
Tenby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Haverfordwest | Tenby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Haverfordwest enjoy 441.0 Mbps on average, while Tenby lags behind at 173.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Haverfordwest and 90.3% in Tenby. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Haverfordwest and 23.8% in Tenby.
Haverfordwest is the faster of the two by 154% on average download speed (441 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Haverfordwest is band C (score 66.9), ahead of Tenby's band C (score 66.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Haverfordwest and £1,473 in Tenby. 49.3% of homes in Haverfordwest have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Tenby.
Haverfordwest has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Haverfordwest has a population of 12,088 while Tenby has 4,092. Median household income is £28,616 in Haverfordwest and £28,616 in Tenby. The median age is 48 in Haverfordwest and 48 in Tenby. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Haverfordwest and 51.5% in Tenby.
| Indicator | Haverfordwest | Tenby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,088 | 4,092 |
| 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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