Driffield vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Driffield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Driffield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Driffield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Driffield
£269,284
Pocklington
£304,523
Crime Rate
Driffield
50.8
Pocklington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Driffield
100.0%
Pocklington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Driffield
323.7
Pocklington
359.9
EPC Rating
Driffield
70.4
Pocklington
70.8
Median Income
Driffield
£30,117
Pocklington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £269,284, Driffield undercuts Pocklington (£304,523) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Driffield is a flat at £87,464, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Pocklington (£136,208 vs £87,464).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Driffield prices grew faster — 52% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberDriffield has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30% lower than Pocklington at 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Driffield 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 HumberOf the 4 schools in Driffield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pocklington, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Driffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Driffield | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pocklington averages 359.9 Mbps – ahead of Driffield's 323.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Driffield and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 60.3% in Driffield and 68.9% in Pocklington.
Pocklington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (360 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Pocklington, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Driffield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Driffield and £1,269 in Pocklington. 59.8% of homes in Driffield 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 Driffield. The median age is 48.2 in Driffield and 48.7 in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Driffield and 54.2% in Pocklington. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Driffield versus 73.1% in Pocklington. Driffield has a population of 13,216 and Pocklington has 10,124.
| Indicator | Driffield | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,216 | 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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