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Pembrokeshire

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Pembrokeshire supports 45,115 workplace jobs with median earnings 18% below the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 303rd of 391 local authorities.

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Population

125,761

↑ 3.1%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

45,115

Median Annual Earnings

£27,243

339th of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£226,888

↑ 1.8%339th of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£57,280

303rd of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 125,761. Population has grown by 3.1% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%. Working-age population (56.7%) is below the England average.

Population

125,761

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

56.7%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

16.3%

Over 65

27.0%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £27,243 are significantly below the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£27,243

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

N/A

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 40.0% (male median £36,177, female median £21,709). This is significantly above the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

40.0%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Pembrokeshire's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Mining & quarrying (LQ 9.42) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 5.84). Wholesale & retail trade shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Accommodation & food service underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Accommodation & food service

Most Specialised

Mining & quarrying

England: LQ 9.42

Fastest Growing

Wholesale & retail trade

Specialised Sectors

7

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Pembrokeshire vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £226,888 is significantly below the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£226,888

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Pembrokeshire to Wales and Great Britain averages.

Pembrokeshire's median earnings of £27,243 are 11% below the Wales average of £30,754. House prices are 11% below the Wales median. The claimant rate is in line with the GB average.

Median earnings

£27,243

Wales: £30,754(11% below)
GB: £32,401(16% below)

Median house price

£226,888

Wales: £256,129(11% below)
GB: £269,841(16% below)

Claimant rate

3.6%

Wales: 3.4%
GB: 3.5%

GVA per job

£57,280

Wales: £60,032(5% below)
GB: £61,125(6% below)

Working-age population

56.7%

Wales: 60.2%(3.5pp lower)
GB: 61.9%(5.2pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

3.1%

Wales: 3.4%
GB: 10.3%(7.2pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (Wales: 22 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.