HU16 4AZ is a sought-after residential area on Finkle Street, 0.3km from West Green in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham North ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HU16, HU16 4AZ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.1% year-on-year. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00065358 (shared with 80 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINKLE STREET, HU16 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINKLE STREET, HU16 4AZ.
180
60
£ 39,700 /yr
46%
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 4AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £164k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 4AZ. The average age is 59.7. 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
£ 116,000
8 sales · Mean £ 113,118
Detached
£ 261,000
3 sales · Mean £ 263,000
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 166,666
Terraced
£ 146,500
8 sales · Mean £ 135,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU16 4AZ is moderate at 50 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
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Westfield Primary School
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- John Turnbull0.2 km
- Market Green Meats0.2 km
- Sugar 'n' Spice Cakes0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Barkers0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cottingham Memorial Club0.1 km
- The Back Room0.1 km
- The Hugh Fitz-Baldric0.2 km
- Tiger Inn0.2 km
- Venue Training Partner Limited0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Blonde's0.2 km
- Cafe Alfresco at Worklink0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Pearl and Jesse's Coffee0.1 km
- Raph's Lounge0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays Cottingham0.2 km
- Gino Cottingham0.2 km
- Kismet Kebab House0.2 km
- La Scala0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.7 km
- Hull6.2 km
- Beverley6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham South Street0.1 km
- Cottingham South Street0.1 km
- Cottingham King Street0.2 km
- Cottingham King Street0.2 km
- Cottingham King Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164AZ · Data under Open Government Licence