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Pocklington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Pocklington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,337. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,337 Population 6/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,746 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,746 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$278,074 home value, $1,194/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,337
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,746
Per Capita$47,746
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$278,074
Rent$1,194
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units3,335

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+47.7%

Community

Population8,337
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates53.9334°, -0.7811°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$47,746
Median Age49.3 years

About Pocklington

Pocklington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,337. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Pocklington has a population of 8,337 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,337
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above United Kingdom avg
1,392.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Pocklington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Pocklington is $47,746, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,746 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 759 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pocklington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,746
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,746
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)759

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Pocklington is $278,074, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,194 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,335 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,074
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,194
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units3,335

Property Tax

Pocklington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates53.9334°N, 0.7811°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 66 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 107 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 121 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 57 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 105 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 92 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 90 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 104 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 138 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Pocklington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
10% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.7%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area1,392.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Pocklington

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pocklington Junior School - - - -
Pocklington School - - - -
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College - - - -
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - - - -
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School - - - -
Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pocklington

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
The British Home Front Radio Service - MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarborough community radio MP3 64 kbps
This is the Coast - MP3
Sine FM - MP3
Doncaster Radio - MP3 192 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
Tempo 107.4 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Jorvik Radio - AAC 320 kbps
University Radio York - MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Pocklington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burnby Hall Museum
Catton Heritage Museum
Computer Sheds Museum
Craven's Motorcycle Museum
Dickens Museum & Scrooges Counting House
Eden Camp Museum
Goole Museum
Malton Museum
Museum of the Wagoners' Special Reserve
Norton and Malton Heritage Centre
The Waterways Museum
Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Yorkshire Wolds Railway Visitor Centre

Libraries in Pocklington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dunnington Community Library0.0
Howden Library0.0
Library & Museum0.0
Malton Public Library0.0
Malton Public Library0.0
Market Weighton Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Petuaria Centre0.0
Pocela Centre0.0
South Cave Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pocklington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goole Market Hall
Market Hall

Restaurants in Pocklington

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bengal Lounge
Judson's Wine Bar and Restaurant
KP Club
Pane E Vino
Sonali Restaurant
Stamfords Union Street

Cafes in Pocklington

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Vita Pizzeria
Market St. Café
Starbucks
The Hide Cafe & Deli
The Lilypad Café
The Smile Cafe
The Wolds Café & Coffee House

Dentists in Pocklington

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

mydentist
Pocklington Dental Centre
Regent Street Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Pocklington

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Battle Flats Veterinary Clinic
Wicstun Veterinary

Gas Stations in Pocklington

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sewell on the Go
Shell
York Road Garage

Banks in Pocklington

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Gyms in Pocklington

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit YO4

Golf Courses in Pocklington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KP Club

Breweries in Pocklington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brass Castle Brewery
Half Moon Brewery
Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom
Malton Brewery
Old Mill Brewery
Pivovar Brew House
Trig Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pocklington

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Airports Near Pocklington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridlington Airfield-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Hibaldstow Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Howden Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field-Small Airport
Lindens Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pocklington

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barmby Moor Post Office
Pocklington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pocklington

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Barmby Moor Methodist Church
Pocklington Christian Fellowship
Pocklington Methodist Church
St Botolph's Church
St Catherines
St Martin's Church
St Mary and St Joseph

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pocklington

What is the population of Pocklington?

Pocklington has a population of 8,337 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.

Is Pocklington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,074 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pocklington?

Pocklington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pocklington?

Pocklington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 759 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pocklington?

The median home value in Pocklington is $278,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,194. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

How are the schools in Pocklington?

30.5% of adults in Pocklington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Pocklington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pocklington is 2.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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