Dunnington vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pocklington offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Pocklington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Pocklington
£304,523
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Pocklington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Pocklington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Pocklington
359.9
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Pocklington
70.8
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Pocklington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Pocklington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,523 versus £428,170 in Dunnington. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Dunnington (£284,000 vs £213,156).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 66.1 offences per 1,000 people, Pocklington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Dunnington's 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunnington 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 HumberSchool quality favours Dunnington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Pocklington.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Dunnington | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pocklington enjoy 359.9 Mbps on average, while Dunnington lags behind at 220.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 68.9% in Pocklington.
Pocklington is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (360 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Pocklington is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Dunnington's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,269 in Pocklington. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington 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 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dunnington has a population of 3,256 while Pocklington has 10,124. Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £31,674 in Pocklington. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 48.7 in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 54.2% in Pocklington.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 10,124 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 30.5% |
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