HU18 1HJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Acklam Drive, 0.8km from Hornsea in Hornsea. Administratively it sits within North Holderness ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU18 1HJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00065844 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACKLAM DRIVE, HU18 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACKLAM DRIVE, HU18 1HJ.
251
52
£ 33,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU18 1HJ 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 1HJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1HJ. The average age is 51.8. 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
Flat
£ 108,500
3 sales · Mean £ 107,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1HJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hornsea Community Primary School
Hornsea School and Language College
Hornsea Nursery School
Hornsea Burton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bucket and Spade0.6 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Family Choice0.2 km
- I K Bottrill0.6 km
- Jefferson's0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Admiralty Guest House0.6 km
- Albert & Victoria0.4 km
- Ashburnham Guest House0.4 km
- Beachside B&B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.8 km
- Marine Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bemora1.0 km
- Five Bites0.9 km
- Hornsea Hub0.9 km
- Huckleberry's Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- John Sullivan (Hornsea) Ltd0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.6 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.8 km
- Riviera1.0 km
- Seafront Chippy Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram17.6 km
- Nafferton17.8 km
- Hutton Cranswick18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Cliff Road0.1 km
- Hornsea Cliff Road0.2 km
- Hornsea Cliff Road0.2 km
- Hornsea Hartley Street0.3 km
- Hornsea Esplanade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181HJ · Data under Open Government Licence