HU16 4RS is a sought-after residential area on Hornbeam Walk, 0.5km from Cottingham in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham South ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HU16, HU16 4RS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 67.6% 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 4RS are sourced from Output Area E00065390 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNBEAM WALK, HU16 4RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNBEAM WALK, HU16 4RS.
272
53
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU16 4RS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
HU16 4RS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £266k, 71% 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 up 67.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 4RS. The average age is 53.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 214,750
6 sales · Mean £ 235,083
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 4RS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bacon Garth Primary School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Croxby Primary School
Westfield Primary School
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Southwood Garden Centre0.9 km
- John Turnbull0.7 km
- Market Green Meats0.6 km
- Sugar 'n' Spice Cakes0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cottingham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Cottingham Memorial Club0.9 km
- The Back Room0.8 km
- The Hugh Fitz-Baldric0.8 km
- Tiger Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Blonde's0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Hull serviced apartments Ltd0.6 km
- Pearl and Jesse's Coffee0.8 km
- Raph's Lounge0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Frydays Cottingham0.8 km
- Gino Cottingham0.8 km
- Kismet Kebab House0.6 km
- La Scala0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham0.6 km
- Hull5.4 km
- Hessle6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Priory Road0.1 km
- Cottingham Priory Road0.1 km
- Cottingham Priory Road0.3 km
- Cottingham Priory Road0.3 km
- Cottingham Thwaite Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU164RS · Data under Open Government Licence