HU16 4HQ is a sought-after residential area on Millhouse Woods Lane, 0.9km from New Village 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 4HQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HU16 4HQ are sourced from Output Area E00065353 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLHOUSE WOODS LANE, HU16 4HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLHOUSE WOODS LANE, HU16 4HQ.
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£ 47,000 /yr
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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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HU16 4HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4HQ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,000
17 sales · Mean £ 150,587
Semi-Detached
£ 223,750
2 sales · Mean £ 223,750
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 4HQ has low crime rates — 34 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
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy
The Parks Primary Academy
Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Barkers0.6 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Frank Pullan0.7 km
- Hallgate Fruit and Vegetables0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.3 km
- Hallgate Tavern0.6 km
- King William IV0.6 km
- The Blue Bell1.0 km
- The Duke Of Cumberland0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Cassiel's Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
- Kristoff's0.6 km
- New Village Kitchen0.4 km
- Pasco's0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cottingham Pizza0.7 km
- Cottingham Tandoori0.6 km
- Golden Gate0.6 km
- Kismet Fisheries0.7 km
- Lucky House0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.5 km
- Hull6.2 km
- Beverley6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Northgate0.1 km
- Cottingham Northgate0.1 km
- Cottingham Northgate0.3 km
- Cottingham Northgate0.3 km
- Cottingham Northgate0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164HQ · Data under Open Government Licence