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Tenby, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Tenby is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 4,696. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,696 Population 1,941/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,276 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,276 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$282,894 home value, $1,157/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,696
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,941/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,276
Per Capita$46,276
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$282,894
Rent$1,157
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units1,878

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+48.2%

Community

Population4,696
Population Density1,941 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates51.6728°, -4.7045°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,026 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,276
Median Age48.6 years

About Tenby

Tenby is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 4,696. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Tenby has a population of 4,696 with a density of 1,941 people per square mile, spread across 241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (2.2%), with 1.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.2% of residents. 5.7% of the population are veterans. 6.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,696
Total Population
1,941
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.2%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Tenby vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Tenby is $46,276, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,276 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $890, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 427 business establishments. 23.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tenby vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,276
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,276
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)427

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone61.2%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home23.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tenby is $282,894, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,157 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,878 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,894
0% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,157
1% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units1,878

Property Tax

Tenby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area241.6 sq mi (625.7 km²)
Population Density1,941/sq mi
Coordinates51.6728°N, 4.7045°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (May) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 138 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 82 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 59 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 51 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 75 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 136 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 136 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 104 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 104 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 146 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Tenby has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.4").

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31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.2%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,941/sq mi
Total Area241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone61.2%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home23.1%

Schools in Tenby

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Greenhill School - - - -
Saint Teilo's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Tenby Church in Wales VC Primary School - - - -
Hafan y Môr School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenby

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pure West Radio local radio, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Tenby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canolfan Hywel Dda Centre
Cardi Bach Heritage Centre
Carew Cheriton Control Tower
Cartref Dylan Thomas - Dylan Thomas Boathouse
Dylan Thomas Boathouse
History of Coal Mining
Museum of Land Speed
Museum Store and Viewing Barn
Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
Pembroke Museum
Penrhos Cottage
Scolton Manor Museum
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery
Tin Shed Experience
Tudor Merchant's House
Wilson Museum

Libraries in Tenby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Narberth Library0.0
Neyland Library0.0
Pembroke Dock Library0.0
Pembroke Library0.0
Saundersfoot Library0.0
St Clears Public Library0.0
Tenby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carew Market
Tenby Indoor Market

Hotels in Tenby

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlantic Hotel
Billycan
Clarence House Hotel
Cliffe Norton Hotel
Giltar Hotel
Heywood Spa Hotel
OYO Timothy's
Park Hotel
Premier Inn
Strathmore Hotel
Tenby House Hotel
The Belgrave Hotel
The Imperial
The Panorama Hotel
The Royal Lion Hotel

Restaurants in Tenby

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Asian BBQ at Cafe Dennis
Bay Of Bengal
Buddha Buddha
D Fecci & Sons
Florentino's
Il Caminetto
Mykonos
New Chinatown
Normandie
Normandie
on George's
Plantagenet House and the Quay Room
Salty's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Tenby Tandoori
The Baytree
Top Joe's
Tudor Mount
Twelve
Umi
Uppet Mews

Cafes in Tenby

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Shack
Fuschia Café
Gtbal
Joe's Diner
Mor
Motley
Number 25
Puxleys
Ronni'z Lounge
Seaview Restaurant
South Beach Shack
Teife Cafe
The Dennis Cafe
The Sinking Ship
The Upper Room
Vista at Tenby

Castles in Tenby

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Catherine's Fort

Dentists in Tenby

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brynteg Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Tenby

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenby Vets

Train Stations in Tenby

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenby

Gas Stations in Tenby

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1320826569

Banks in Tenby

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yorkshire Building Society

Breweries in Tenby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tenby Brewing
Tenby Harbour Brewery

Airports Near Tenby

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haverfordwest AirportHAWMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bethesda-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Crymych Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
Rosemarket Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tenby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tenby Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenby

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Deer Park Baptist Church
Salvation Army
St Anne's Church
St Johns Church
St Teilo's Church
St. Julian's Church
St. Mary's Church
The Old Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenby

What is the population of Tenby?

Tenby has a population of 4,696 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,941 people per square mile, spread across 241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Tenby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,276, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $282,894 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tenby?

Tenby has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tenby?

The unemployment rate in Tenby is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $890. There are 427 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tenby?

The median home value in Tenby is $282,894. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,157. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

How are the schools in Tenby?

31.2% of adults in Tenby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Tenby?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tenby is 2.2% White, 1.1% Asian. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 6.8% of residents have a disability.

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