Milford Haven vs Pembroke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Milford Haven wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Milford Haven has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Milford Haven
£201,428
Pembroke
£239,081
Crime Rate
Milford Haven
72.3
Pembroke
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milford Haven
N/A
Pembroke
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Milford Haven
383.8
Pembroke
258.2
EPC Rating
Milford Haven
66.9
Pembroke
66.9
Median Income
Milford Haven
£28,616
Pembroke
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £201,428, Milford Haven undercuts Pembroke (£239,081) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Milford Haven is a flat at £83,667, while in Pembroke it is a flat at £93,583.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Pembroke (£163,814 vs £137,274).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milford Haven prices grew faster — 47% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Milford Haven experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.3 per 1,000 versus 72.3 per 1,000 in Pembroke. The most common crime category in Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven and Pembroke. Milford Haven has 0 schools and Pembroke has 0 schools.
Milford Haven School Inspection Breakdown
Pembroke School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Milford Haven | Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Milford Haven averages 383.8 Mbps – ahead of Pembroke's 258.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Milford Haven and 88.3% in Pembroke. Gigabit availability stands at 72.9% in Milford Haven and 44.1% in Pembroke.
Milford Haven is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (384 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Milford Haven leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.9 (C), while Pembroke averages 66.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Milford Haven and £1,473 in Pembroke. 49.3% of homes in Milford Haven have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Pembroke.
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. The median age is 48 in Milford Haven and 48 in Pembroke. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Milford Haven versus 67% in Pembroke. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Milford Haven and 51.5% in Pembroke.
| Indicator | Milford Haven | Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,251 | 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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