Town Pop. 9,448

Living in Pembroke Dock: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pembroke Dock comes out at 48/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Pembroke Dock most outperforms the national norm: 73/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SA71 postcode district, Pembroke Dock ranks 4th. It scores 10 points above the SA71 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its healthcare score runs 47 points above the SA71 district's 26/100. For the surrounding area, see SA71 postcode district.

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Pembroke Dock scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

141.6 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 627 crimes

↑ 99% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 160 crimes

↑ 11% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 129 crimes

↑ 101% above national average

Public order 105 crimes

↑ 71% above national average

Shoplifting 81 crimes

↑ 10% above national average

other 236 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 86 crimes
2 Petrol Station 67 crimes
3 Tremeyrick Street 47 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 7 µg/m³

Green Space 19

Parks Ample 12

Sports Pitches Ample 7

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital55.8 mi

Bodmin Hospital84.3 mi

Liskeard Community Hospital87 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust49 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%

4 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km

GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%

available across Pembrokeshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

92.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

92.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 229 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate50.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.8%Unemployed3.9%Retired25.4%Student4.1%Other inactive15.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial25.7%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary39.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership58.8%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

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

Pembroke Dock 0.5 mi

Pembroke 2.2 mi

Lamphey 3.6 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 5

Restaurants & Cafes Some 3

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5

Retail Shopping Adequate 10

Takeaways Adequate 4

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£160,000	75
Detached	£276,250	16
Semi-detached	£149,500	12
Terraced	£153,500	42

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pembroke Dock a nice place to live?

Pembroke Dock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pembroke Dock is 48/100, 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 Dock?

Crime levels in Pembroke Dock are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 27/100. There were 1,338 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pembroke Dock?

The current median house price in Pembroke Dock is £160,000, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £276,250, semi-detached £149,500, terraced £153,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 75 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pembroke Dock

SA71 38 ⇄

SA72 47 ⇄

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