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Huntington (York) vs Pocklington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Pocklington offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Pocklington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pocklington edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Huntington (York)

£308,111

Pocklington

£304,523

Crime Rate

Huntington (York)

66.9

Pocklington

66.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Huntington (York)

80.0%

Pocklington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Huntington (York)

410.9

Pocklington

359.9

EPC Rating

Huntington (York)

70

Pocklington

70.8

Median Income

Huntington (York)

£31,854

Pocklington

£31,674

The average house price in Pocklington is £304,523, which is 1% less than Huntington (york) at £308,111. The most affordable entry point in Huntington (york) is a flat at £161,250, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Huntington (york) (£260,569 vs £213,156).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pocklington prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.

With 66.1 offences per 1,000 people, Pocklington is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Huntington (york)'s 66.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Huntington (york) 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.

Pocklington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Huntington (york). Huntington (york) has 5 schools in total, while Pocklington has 4.

Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 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.

MetricHuntington (York)Pocklington
Total Schools54
Primary33
Secondary21
% Top two bands80%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Huntington (york) offers faster average downloads at 410.9 Mbps, compared to 359.9 Mbps in Pocklington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Huntington (york) and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Huntington (york) and 68.9% in Pocklington.

Huntington (york) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (411 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 (band C) in Huntington (york). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Huntington (york) and £1,269 in Pocklington. 58.5% of homes in Huntington (york) 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

Median household income is £31,854 in Huntington (york) and £31,674 in Pocklington. The median age is 43.1 in Huntington (york) and 48.7 in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Huntington (york) and 54.2% in Pocklington. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Huntington (york) versus 73.1% in Pocklington.

IndicatorHuntington (York)Pocklington
Population12,42010,124
Median Age43.148.7
Median Household Income£31,854£31,674
Employment Rate55.9%54.2%
Owner Occupied65.1%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Huntington (york) and Pocklington?
Huntington (york) and Pocklington are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Huntington (york) or Pocklington?
Pocklington is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,523.
Is Huntington (york) or Pocklington safer?
Pocklington has the lower crime rate at 66.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Huntington (york) or Pocklington?
Pocklington has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Huntington (york) or Pocklington?
Huntington (york) has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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