Milford Haven vs Pembroke Dock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Pembroke Dock wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Pembroke Dock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Milford Haven
£201,428
Pembroke Dock
£180,425
Crime Rate
Milford Haven
72.3
Pembroke Dock
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milford Haven
N/A
Pembroke Dock
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Milford Haven
383.8
Pembroke Dock
369.5
EPC Rating
Milford Haven
66.9
Pembroke Dock
66.9
Median Income
Milford Haven
£28,616
Pembroke Dock
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Milford Haven commands an average of £201,428, compared with £180,425 in Pembroke Dock – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Milford Haven is a flat at £83,667, while in Pembroke Dock it is a flat at £90,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Milford Haven (£175,345 vs £159,762).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milford Haven prices grew faster — 47% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Pembroke Dock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.6 per 1,000 versus 72.3 per 1,000 in Milford Haven. The most common crime category in Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock. Milford Haven has 0 schools and Pembroke Dock has 0 schools.
Milford Haven School Inspection Breakdown
Pembroke Dock School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Milford Haven | 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 383.8 Mbps in Milford Haven and 369.5 Mbps in Pembroke Dock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Milford Haven and 97.7% in Pembroke Dock. Gigabit availability stands at 72.9% in Milford Haven and 69.3% in Pembroke Dock.
Milford Haven is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (384 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Milford Haven, scoring 66.9 on average (band C) compared to 66.9 (band C) in Pembroke Dock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Milford Haven and £1,473 in Pembroke Dock. 49.3% of homes in Milford Haven have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Pembroke Dock.
Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven and £28,616 in Pembroke Dock. The median age is 48 in Milford Haven and 48 in Pembroke Dock. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Milford Haven and 51.5% in Pembroke Dock. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Milford Haven versus 67% in Pembroke Dock. Milford Haven has a population of 14,251 and Pembroke Dock has 9,659.
| Indicator | Milford Haven | Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,251 | 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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