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Property investment stats for Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber

A complete guide to property investment in Pocklington.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Pocklington sits just outside the main urban centres, offering a quieter lifestyle that appeals to a mix of older residents and professionals. The area's property market has seen steady performance, with a capital growth over three years of 14.0% and annualised growth over the same period of 4.5%. While the past year has brought a change in capital values by -0.7%, the market remains active, with 238 sales and properties typically spending 55 days on the market. Affordability is a notable feature here, shown by a price-to-income ratio of 5.0, which is relatively manageable compared to many other parts of the country.

Rental yields average 3.4%, and there is a decent spread between asking and achieved prices, with a median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount). This blend of stability and moderate growth makes Pocklington an area worth a closer look for investors who prefer a balanced approach.

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Key investment stats for Pocklington

Median price per sq ft

£290 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.7%

Sales in past year

238

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Pocklington

Live prices in Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£340,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£463,750

Most expensive property

£1,175,000

Live listings

90

Median days on market

55

Should you invest in Pocklington?

Opportunities

  • The top performing postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.3%, which stands out for those focusing on income returns.
  • Properties are selling with a median discount of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers room to negotiate.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 5.0 suggests local affordability, which can support long-term demand and reduce the risk of sharp price corrections.

Risks

  • The annual capital growth has changed by -0.7% in the past year, which may signal some short-term uncertainty.
  • The average rental yield of 3.4% is not especially high, so income-focused investors may want to be selective.
  • The family household percentile is only in the 11th percentile, suggesting limited demand from larger households and potentially a narrower tenant pool.

Outlook

Looking ahead over the next year, Pocklington is likely to remain a stable and moderately attractive market for investors who value consistency over rapid gains. The area's three-year capital growth of 14.0% shows there is underlying momentum, even if the most recent year has been more muted.

With properties spending an average of 55 days on the market and a steady stream of sales, liquidity does not appear to be a major concern. The combination of a manageable price-to-income ratio and a reasonable rental yield should continue to support both sales and rental demand. Investors who are patient and willing to focus on the right property types are likely to find Pocklington a reliable, if unspectacular, addition to their portfolio.

Live properties in Pocklington

Investment properties in Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
35% below median price

£150,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Union Street, Pocklington, York, YO...

Properties needing refurbishment in Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 167 days

£360,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Barley Avenue, Pocklington

Slow to sell properties in Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 13%

£119,500

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Stewart Court, Pocklington

Big price drop properties in Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom property for sale
44% below median price

£400,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom property for sale

Market Street, Pocklington, York, Y...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Pocklington, Yorkshire and The Humber
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

Best places to invest in Pocklington

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1YO424.3%4.6%£292 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.