Barlby vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barlby is about 21% cheaper on average. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pocklington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Pocklington
£304,523
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Pocklington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Pocklington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Pocklington
359.9
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Pocklington
70.8
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Pocklington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barlby is £241,544, which is 21% less than Pocklington at £304,523. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Pocklington (£392,574 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pocklington prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Barlby is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Pocklington's 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Pocklington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberPocklington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Barlby. Barlby has 2 schools in total, while Pocklington has 4.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pocklington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barlby offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 359.9 Mbps in Pocklington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 68.9% in Pocklington.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (435 vs 360 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Pocklington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Barlby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,269 in Pocklington. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Pocklington.
Pocklington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Pocklington and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 48.7 in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 54.2% in Pocklington. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 73.1% in Pocklington.
| Indicator | Barlby | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 10,124 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.5% |
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