HU16 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Butterfield Mews, 0.4km from West Green in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham North ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
Within the HU16 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00065349 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTERFIELD MEWS, HU16 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERFIELD MEWS, HU16 4BW.
204
55
£ 39,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HU16 4BW — age 55, 45% ownership, 32% 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 4BW. The average age is 55.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 4BW has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Westfield Primary School
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Barkers0.1 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- Frank Pullan0.0 km
- Hallgate Fruit and Vegetables0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.4 km
- Hallgate Tavern0.2 km
- King William IV0.1 km
- The Blue Bell0.3 km
- The Duke Of Cumberland0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
- Cassiel's Bar & Kitchen0.1 km
- Kristoff's0.1 km
- Lucy's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- New Village Kitchen0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Castle Pizza0.7 km
- Cottingham Pizza0.2 km
- Cottingham Tandoori0.1 km
- Fab Fish0.7 km
- Golden Gate0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.7 km
- Hull6.3 km
- Beverley6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham King Street0.2 km
- Cottingham King Street0.2 km
- Cottingham King Street0.2 km
- Cottingham South Street0.2 km
- Cottingham South Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164BW · Data under Open Government Licence