Town Pop. 7,512

Living in Pocklington: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pocklington scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Pocklington most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the YO42 postcode district scores higher. Pocklington leads all 6.

The YO42 district averages 43/100, putting Pocklington 12 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Pocklington sits 72 points above the YO42 district figure of 27/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see YO42 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 222 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 May Court 16 crimes
  3. 3 Theatre/Concert Hall 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
39
5 schools in area
4Good1Ungraded
  • Barmby Moor Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pocklington Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woldgate School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital11.4 mi
Goole and District Hospital14.4 mi
East Riding Community Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,454 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 361 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2%Retired31%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax East Riding of Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Howden 11.8 mi
Eastrington 12 mi
Wressle 12.3 mi
J38 M62 11.7 mi
J38 M62 12 mi
J37 M62 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,500 98
Detached £360,000 43
Semi-detached £220,000 26
Terraced £215,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£111k £200k £291k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barmby Moor 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop Wilton 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shiptonthorpe 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Full Sutton 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton upon Derwent 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 6.5 mi away ⇄
Market Weighton 50 6.6 mi away ⇄
Goodmanham 45 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pocklington a nice place to live?

Pocklington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pocklington is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pocklington?

Pocklington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 420 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pocklington?

Among the top-rated schools in Pocklington are Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School, Pocklington Junior School and St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Pocklington in total.

What are house prices like in Pocklington?

The current median house price in Pocklington is £267,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £215,000. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pocklington in context

See where Pocklington ranks among the best places to live in East Riding of Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Pocklington

YO42 43 ⇄

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