Pembroke vs Pembroke Dock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Pembroke Dock is about 33% cheaper on average. Pembroke Dock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Pembroke
£239,081
Pembroke Dock
£180,425
Crime Rate
Pembroke
72.3
Pembroke Dock
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Pembroke
N/A
Pembroke Dock
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Pembroke
258.2
Pembroke Dock
369.5
EPC Rating
Pembroke
66.9
Pembroke Dock
66.9
Median Income
Pembroke
£28,616
Pembroke Dock
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Pembroke Dock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £180,425 versus £239,081 in Pembroke. The most affordable entry point in Pembroke is a flat at £93,583, while in Pembroke Dock it is a flat at £90,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Pembroke (£202,529 vs £159,762).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pembroke prices grew faster — 35% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 55.6 offences per 1,000 people, Pembroke Dock is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Pembroke's 72.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Pembroke 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 Pembroke and Pembroke Dock. Pembroke has 0 schools and Pembroke Dock has 0 schools.
Pembroke School Inspection Breakdown
Pembroke Dock School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Pembroke | Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pembroke Dock enjoy 369.5 Mbps on average, while Pembroke lags behind at 258.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.3% of premises in Pembroke and 97.7% in Pembroke Dock. Gigabit availability stands at 44.1% in Pembroke and 69.3% in Pembroke Dock.
Pembroke Dock is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (370 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Pembroke is band C (score 66.9), ahead of Pembroke Dock's band C (score 66.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Pembroke and £1,473 in Pembroke Dock. 49.3% of homes in Pembroke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Pembroke Dock.
Pembroke has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Pembroke has a population of 7,963 while Pembroke Dock has 9,659. Median household income is £28,616 in Pembroke and £28,616 in Pembroke Dock. The median age is 48 in Pembroke and 48 in Pembroke Dock. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Pembroke and 51.5% in Pembroke Dock.
| Indicator | Pembroke | Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,963 | 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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