HU18 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Desmond Avenue, 0.3km from The Oval in Hornsea. Administratively it sits within North Holderness ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00065831 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DESMOND AVENUE, HU18 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DESMOND AVENUE, HU18 1AF.
325
46
£ 33,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU18 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HU18 1AF is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1AF. The average age is 45.5. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
13 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1AF has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hornsea Nursery School
Hornsea Community Primary School
Hornsea School and Language College
Hornsea Burton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bucket and Spade0.8 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Countdown0.1 km
- Family Choice0.9 km
- Greenway Food and Wine0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Admiralty Guest House0.8 km
- Albert & Victoria0.9 km
- Ashburnham Guest House0.9 km
- Beachside B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.5 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.1 km
- Marine Hotel0.8 km
- New Inn0.2 km
- Rose and Crown0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.1 km
- Bemora0.1 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.1 km
- Cafe Eden0.2 km
- Five Bites0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.6 km
- J B's Fish Bar0.9 km
- MAA Restaurant0.2 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.3 km
- Pizza House0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram17.0 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.9 km
- Nafferton18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Newbegin0.1 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.1 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.2 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.2 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181AF · Data under Open Government Licence