Town comparison
Pembroke vs Tenby
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Pembroke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Pembroke has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Pembroke
£239,081
Tenby
£324,875
Crime Rate
Pembroke
72.3
Tenby
72.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Pembroke
N/A
Tenby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Pembroke
258.2
Tenby
173.9
EPC Rating
Pembroke
66.9
Tenby
66.9
Median Income
Pembroke
£28,616
Tenby
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £239,081, Pembroke undercuts Tenby (£324,875) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Pembroke is a flat at £93,583, while in Tenby it is a flat at £249,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Tenby (£249,475 vs £93,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tenby prices grew faster — 41% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesPembroke has a crime rate of 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Tenby at 72.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Pembroke 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 Pembroke and Tenby. Pembroke has 0 schools and Tenby has 0 schools.
Pembroke School Inspection Breakdown
Tenby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Pembroke | Tenby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pembroke averages 258.2 Mbps – ahead of Tenby's 173.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.3% of premises in Pembroke and 90.3% in Tenby. Gigabit availability stands at 44.1% in Pembroke and 23.8% in Tenby.
Pembroke is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (258 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pembroke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.9 (C), while Tenby averages 66.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,473 in Pembroke and £1,473 in Tenby. 49.3% of homes in Pembroke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Tenby.
Pembroke 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 Pembroke and £28,616 in Tenby. The median age is 48 in Pembroke and 48 in Tenby. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Pembroke versus 67% in Tenby. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Pembroke and 51.5% in Tenby.
| Indicator | Pembroke | Tenby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,963 | 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% |
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