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Living in Pembroke: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pembroke scores 39/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Safety falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SA71 postcode district. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (14), healthcare (25) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA71 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
118.7 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 421 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 109 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 59 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Shoplifting 46 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 143 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 107 crimes
  2. 2 Gatehouse View 63 crimes
  3. 3 Colley Court 53 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
84
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital54 mi
Bodmin Hospital83.1 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital85.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust47.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryARGYLE MEDICAL GROUP1.5 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband
62
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 219 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate46.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.5%Unemployed3.4%Retired30.8%Student3.6%Other inactive15.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary36.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.9%
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
Pembroke 0.4 mi
Pembroke Dock 1.6 mi
Lamphey 1.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways None
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 £200,000 44
Detached £285,000 15
Semi-detached £188,500 14
Terraced £169,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£149k £206k £264k £321k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hundleton 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pembroke Dock 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cosheston 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lamphey 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Freshwater East 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Neyland 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Waterston 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hill Mountain 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sageston 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Jameston 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (Pembrokeshire) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Rosemarket 41 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pembroke a nice place to live?

Pembroke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pembroke is 39/100, 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 Pembroke?

Pembroke has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 895 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pembroke?

The current median house price in Pembroke is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £188,500, terraced £169,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pembroke

SA71 38 ⇄

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