Town comparison
Neyland vs Pembroke
Which is better to live in? 2.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Neyland offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Neyland has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Neyland
£171,783
Pembroke
£239,081
Crime Rate
Neyland
72.3
Pembroke
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Neyland
N/A
Pembroke
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Neyland
383.8
Pembroke
258.2
EPC Rating
Neyland
66.9
Pembroke
66.9
Median Income
Neyland
£28,616
Pembroke
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Neyland is £171,783, which is 28% less than Pembroke at £239,081. The most affordable entry point in Neyland is a flat at £60,000, while in Pembroke it is a flat at £93,583.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Pembroke (£93,583 vs £60,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Neyland prices grew faster — 55% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Neyland (72.3 per 1,000) compared to Pembroke (72.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Neyland 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 Neyland and Pembroke. Neyland has 0 schools and Pembroke has 0 schools.
Neyland School Inspection Breakdown
Pembroke School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Neyland | Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Neyland offers faster average downloads at 383.8 Mbps, compared to 258.2 Mbps in Pembroke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Neyland and 88.3% in Pembroke. Gigabit availability stands at 72.9% in Neyland and 44.1% in Pembroke.
Neyland is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (384 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Neyland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.9 (band C) versus 66.9 (band C) in Pembroke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Neyland and £1,473 in Pembroke. 49.3% of homes in Neyland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Pembroke.
Neyland 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 Neyland and £28,616 in Pembroke. The median age is 48 in Neyland and 48 in Pembroke. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Neyland and 51.5% in Pembroke. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Neyland versus 67% in Pembroke.
| Indicator | Neyland | Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,250 | 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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