Milford Haven vs Tenby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Milford Haven offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Milford Haven has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Milford Haven
£201,428
Tenby
£324,875
Crime Rate
Milford Haven
72.3
Tenby
72.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milford Haven
N/A
Tenby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Milford Haven
383.8
Tenby
173.9
EPC Rating
Milford Haven
66.9
Tenby
66.9
Median Income
Milford Haven
£28,616
Tenby
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Milford Haven more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £201,428 versus £324,875 in Tenby. The most affordable entry point in Milford Haven is a flat at £83,667, while in Tenby it is a flat at £249,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Tenby (£249,475 vs £83,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milford Haven prices grew faster — 47% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Milford Haven (72.3 per 1,000) compared to Tenby (72.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven and Tenby. Milford Haven has 0 schools and Tenby has 0 schools.
Milford Haven School Inspection Breakdown
Tenby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Milford Haven | Tenby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Milford Haven enjoy 383.8 Mbps on average, while Tenby lags behind at 173.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Milford Haven and 90.3% in Tenby. Gigabit availability stands at 72.9% in Milford Haven and 23.8% in Tenby.
Milford Haven is the faster of the two by 121% on average download speed (384 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Milford Haven is band C (score 66.9), ahead of Tenby's band C (score 66.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Milford Haven and £1,473 in Tenby. 49.3% of homes in Milford Haven have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Tenby.
Milford Haven has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Milford Haven has a population of 14,251 while Tenby has 4,092. Median household income is £28,616 in Milford Haven and £28,616 in Tenby. The median age is 48 in Milford Haven and 48 in Tenby. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Milford Haven and 51.5% in Tenby.
| Indicator | Milford Haven | Tenby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,251 | 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% |
Location
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