Malton vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Malton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Malton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Malton
£296,719
Pocklington
£304,523
Crime Rate
Malton
47.3
Pocklington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Malton
100.0%
Pocklington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Malton
320.8
Pocklington
359.9
EPC Rating
Malton
70.3
Pocklington
70.8
Median Income
Malton
£29,895
Pocklington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £296,719, Malton undercuts Pocklington (£304,523) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Malton is a flat at £105,205, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Pocklington (£136,208 vs £105,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malton prices grew faster — 38% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMalton has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40% lower than Pocklington at 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Malton 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 3 schools in Malton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pocklington, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Malton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Malton | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pocklington averages 359.9 Mbps – ahead of Malton's 320.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Malton and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 59.7% in Malton and 68.9% in Pocklington.
Pocklington is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (360 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Pocklington, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Malton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Malton and £1,269 in Pocklington. 59.5% of homes in Malton 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 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Pocklington and £29,895 in Malton. The median age is 48.1 in Malton and 48.7 in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Malton and 54.2% in Pocklington. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Malton versus 73.1% in Pocklington. Malton has a population of 6,320 and Pocklington has 10,124.
| Indicator | Malton | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,320 | 10,124 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 30.5% |
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