Huntington (York) vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberPocklington 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.
| Metric | Huntington (York) | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 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.
| Indicator | Huntington (York) | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,420 | 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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