Town Pop. 9,869

Living in Haverfordwest: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Haverfordwest scores 49/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Haverfordwest most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 21/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Broadband (85) also clears 80/100. That puts Haverfordwest in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA61 postcode district.

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Haverfordwest scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 800 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 185 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Shoplifting 170 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Public order 165 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 162 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
other 326 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Milford Road 135 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 127 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 123 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 7 µg/m³
84
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
79
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital62.5 mi
Weston General Hospital91.3 mi
Bodmin Hospital92 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust55.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
8 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
85
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 346 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.4%Student3.5%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary32.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership65.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
66
Council tax Pembrokeshire · 2025-26
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Haverfordwest 0.7 mi
Johnston 3.9 mi
Clarbeston Road 4.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 58
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £179,000 88
Detached £290,000 29
Semi-detached £180,000 21
Terraced £140,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£64k £149k £237k £322k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Crundale 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Merlin's Bridge 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Keeston 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hook (Pembrokeshire) 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Johnston 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Simpson Cross 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Spittal (Pembrokeshire) 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Llangwm 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rosemarket 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hill Mountain 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Roch 54 5.6 mi away ⇄
Broad Haven 55 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haverfordwest a nice place to live?

Haverfordwest has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haverfordwest is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Haverfordwest?

Crime levels in Haverfordwest are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 1,808 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Haverfordwest?

The current median house price in Haverfordwest is £179,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £140,000. There were 88 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Haverfordwest

SA61 48 ⇄
SA62 41 ⇄
SA73 42 ⇄

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