Pocklington
Your new build near Pocklington is perfectly placed to enjoy all the local amenities of this picture perfect market town. It is based in the lovely countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds, between two of Yorkshire’s very different cities; the historic cathedral city of York and the busy port of Hull.
Whether you are bringing up a family, working or have retired, a new home in Pocklington is an excellent location to explore and commute. The town is within easy reach of Yorkshire’s other main hubs including Leeds, Doncaster and Scarborough - and of course the unspoilt countryside around the town and the seaside towns of the coast are all within easy reach.
New Homes in Pocklington
Living in Pocklington
Buying a new home
This welcoming town has plenty of its own facilities and if you like to shop local, the traditional Tuesday market and the Mile Farm Shop are lovely options. From your new build, you've got a choice of large supermarkets, plus there are large retail parks on the outskirts of York for anything else that you might need.
It gives you access to the East Riding Leisure Francis Scaife centre to keep you fit and healthy, as well as a medical centre, parks and dog-walking fields. A thriving Arts Centre also offers some great live events, films, exhibitions and workshops.
Going to school
Pocklington is lucky to have its own schools; Pocklington C of E Infant School, St Mary & St Joseph Roman Catholic Primary School, Pocklington Community Junior School and Woldgate School & Sixth Form College. Pocklington School is an Independent school with a prep school and a senior school. Many of the choices are even walkable from the town.
Travel from your new house
The main York to Hull road, the A1079, passes close to the town. It will keep you well-connected as it joins the York ring road for the A19, A64, A59, A64 and A166. The A64 takes you to Junction 44 of the A1(M). East Yorkshire Motor Services and the X36 Yorkshire Pullman operate a number of bus services and there’s a bus station in the town. It takes about an 90 minutes to drive to Leeds Bradford Airport.
New houses for sale in Pocklington
Persimmon Homes has a number of new 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed houses available in Pocklington and new builds in the East Ridings of Yorkshire including new homes in Hessle and Hull. To find out more about our available properties in your area, see our list of Persimmon developments below…