HU18 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alma Place, 0.4km 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00065827 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA PLACE, HU18 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA PLACE, HU18 1AY.
317
50
£ 33,500 /yr
37%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HU18 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1AY. The average age is 50.3. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1AY has low crime rates — 32 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
16 nearby- Bucket and Spade1.0 km
- Cooplands0.5 km
- Countdown0.2 km
- Greenway Food and Wine0.7 km
- I K Bottrill0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiralty Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.6 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.1 km
- Marine Hotel1.0 km
- New Inn0.2 km
- Rose and Crown0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.3 km
- Bemora0.3 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.2 km
- Cafe Eden0.1 km
- Five Bites0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.8 km
- J B's Fish Bar0.8 km
- MAA Restaurant0.2 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.5 km
- Pizza House0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram16.9 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.9 km
- Beverley18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Southgate0.1 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.1 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.2 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.2 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181AY · Data under Open Government Licence