HU18 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southgate, 0.4km from The Oval in Hornsea. Administratively it sits within North Holderness ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU18 1AL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00065833 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHGATE, HU18 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, HU18 1AL.
181
58
£ 33,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU18 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HU18 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1AL. The average age is 58.4. 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
Terraced
£ 165,000
12 sales · Mean £ 175,120
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1AL has low crime rates — 30 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 Spade0.9 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Countdown0.1 km
- Family Choice1.0 km
- Greenway Food and Wine0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Admiralty Guest House0.9 km
- Albert & Victoria1.0 km
- Ashburnham Guest House1.0 km
- Beachside B&B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.5 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.0 km
- Marine Hotel0.9 km
- New Inn0.2 km
- Rose and Crown0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.2 km
- Bemora0.2 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.2 km
- Cafe Eden0.1 km
- Five Bites0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.7 km
- J B's Fish Bar0.9 km
- MAA Restaurant0.2 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.4 km
- Pizza House0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram16.9 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.9 km
- Nafferton18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Newbegin0.1 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.1 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.1 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.2 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181AL · Data under Open Government Licence