HU16 4AY is a sought-after residential area on Wainfleet Avenue, 0.2km from West Green in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham North ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HU16, HU16 4AY offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HU16 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00065361 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAINFLEET AVENUE, HU16 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAINFLEET AVENUE, HU16 4AY.
271
44
£ 39,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU16 4AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HU16 4AY combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£138k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 4AY. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 119,000
11 sales · Mean £ 122,818
Semi-Detached
£ 116,500
1 sales · Mean £ 116,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 4AY has low crime rates — 33 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
Westfield Primary School
Bacon Garth Primary School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- John Turnbull0.4 km
- Market Green Meats0.4 km
- Sugar 'n' Spice Cakes0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Barkers0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cottingham Memorial Club0.1 km
- The Back Room0.3 km
- The Hugh Fitz-Baldric0.4 km
- Tiger Inn0.4 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Blonde's0.4 km
- Cafe Alfresco at Worklink0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Pearl and Jesse's Coffee0.3 km
- Raph's Lounge0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays Cottingham0.4 km
- Gino Cottingham0.4 km
- Kismet Kebab House0.4 km
- La Scala0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.9 km
- Hull6.4 km
- Beverley6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Baynard Ave0.1 km
- Cottingham Baynard Avenue0.2 km
- Cottingham South Street0.2 km
- Cottingham Southwood Road0.2 km
- Cottingham Southwood Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164AY · Data under Open Government Licence