HU16 4AW is a sought-after residential area on Finkle Street, 0.2km from West Green in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham North ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
Day-to-day life in HU16 4AW has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00065349 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINKLE STREET, HU16 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINKLE STREET, HU16 4AW.
204
55
£ 39,700 /yr
39%
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
HU16 4AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 4AW. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 86,750
8 sales · Mean £ 87,431
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 4AW has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield Primary School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- John Turnbull0.3 km
- Market Green Meats0.3 km
- Sugar 'n' Spice Cakes0.2 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Barkers0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cottingham Memorial Club0.1 km
- The Back Room0.2 km
- The Hugh Fitz-Baldric0.3 km
- Tiger Inn0.3 km
- Venue Training Partner Limited0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Blonde's0.3 km
- Cafe Alfresco at Worklink0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Pearl and Jesse's Coffee0.2 km
- Raph's Lounge0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays Cottingham0.2 km
- Gino Cottingham0.2 km
- Kismet Kebab House0.3 km
- La Scala0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.8 km
- Hull6.3 km
- Beverley6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham South Street0.2 km
- Cottingham South Street0.2 km
- Cottingham King Street0.3 km
- Cottingham King Street0.3 km
- Cottingham King Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164AW · Data under Open Government Licence