BIRDSALL CLOSE, HU16 5LD House Prices & Local Information

HU16 5LD is a sought-after residential area on Birdsall Close, 0.5km from Southwood 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 5LD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5LD are sourced from Output Area E00065357 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.