Gilberdyke vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gilberdyke is about 25% cheaper on average. Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gilberdyke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Pocklington
£304,523
Crime Rate
Gilberdyke
50.5
Pocklington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Pocklington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gilberdyke
448.6
Pocklington
359.9
EPC Rating
Gilberdyke
70.8
Pocklington
70.8
Median Income
Gilberdyke
£31,674
Pocklington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Gilberdyke is £227,971, which is 25% less than Pocklington at £304,523. The most affordable entry point in Gilberdyke is a terraced at £153,000, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Pocklington (£213,156 vs £153,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.5 offences per 1,000 people, Gilberdyke is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Pocklington's 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gilberdyke 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 HumberGilberdyke has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Pocklington. Gilberdyke has 1 schools in total, while Pocklington has 4.
Gilberdyke 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 | Gilberdyke | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gilberdyke offers faster average downloads at 448.6 Mbps, compared to 359.9 Mbps in Pocklington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Gilberdyke and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Gilberdyke and 68.9% in Pocklington.
Gilberdyke is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (449 vs 360 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gilberdyke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Pocklington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Gilberdyke and £1,269 in Pocklington. 62.1% of homes in Gilberdyke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Pocklington.
Gilberdyke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £31,674 in Pocklington. The median age is 48.7 in Gilberdyke and 48.7 in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Gilberdyke and 54.2% in Pocklington. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Gilberdyke versus 73.1% in Pocklington.
| Indicator | Gilberdyke | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,028 | 10,124 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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