HU16 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Elmfield Drive, 0.3km from West Green in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham South ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for HU16 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00065393 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMFIELD DRIVE, HU16 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMFIELD DRIVE, HU16 4AR.
347
44
£ 49,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HU16 4AR — age 44, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 4AR. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
9 sales · Mean £ 233,444
Detached
£ 212,500
1 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 4AR has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bacon Garth Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- John Turnbull0.5 km
- Market Green Meats0.4 km
- Sugar 'n' Spice Cakes0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Barkers0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cottingham Memorial Club0.2 km
- The Back Room0.4 km
- The Hugh Fitz-Baldric0.5 km
- Tiger Inn0.4 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Blonde's0.4 km
- Cafe Alfresco at Worklink0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Pearl and Jesse's Coffee0.4 km
- Raph's Lounge0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays Cottingham0.4 km
- Gino Cottingham0.4 km
- Kismet Kebab House0.4 km
- La Scala0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.9 km
- Hull6.2 km
- Beverley7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham South Street0.2 km
- Cottingham Baynard Ave0.2 km
- Cottingham Southwood Road0.2 km
- Cottingham Baynard Avenue0.2 km
- Cottingham Southwood Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164AR · Data under Open Government Licence