Town Pop. 11,133

Living in Milford Haven: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milford Haven scores 40/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 49/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Milford Haven places 5th of 6 in the SA71 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Milford Haven sits 23 points above the SA71 district figure of 26/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA71 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
177 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 908 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 259 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 203 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 173 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Other theft 85 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 342 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 164 crimes
  2. 2 Milford Haven 119 crimes
  3. 3 Howarth Close 88 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
84
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital58 mi
Bodmin Hospital84.4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital87.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust52.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
2 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 365 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed51.5%Unemployed3.2%Retired26%Student3.2%Other inactive16%
Professional & managerial27%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary39.1%
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership57.9%
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
Milford Haven 0.6 mi
Johnston 3.9 mi
Pembroke Dock 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £149,999 73
Detached £273,000 17
Semi-detached £155,000 22
Terraced £139,950 33
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£119k £179k £240k £300k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Milford Haven a nice place to live?

Milford Haven has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milford Haven is 40/100, 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 Milford Haven?

Crime levels in Milford Haven are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 1,970 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Milford Haven?

The current median house price in Milford Haven is £149,999, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £273,000, semi-detached £155,000, terraced £139,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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