Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

COTTAGE GREEN, HU16 5GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE GREEN, HU16 5GB.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HU16 5GB 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, HU16 5GB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.

home £149,400 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HU16 5GB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cottage Green, 0.4km from West Green in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham South ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HU16 5GB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HU16 5GB are sourced from Output Area E00065396 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 5GB. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 147,200

8 sales · Mean £ 140,293

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HU16 5GB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order18
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Bacon Garth Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield Primary School

Outstanding414 pupils0.4 km
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Hallgate Primary School Cottingham

Good330 pupils0.7 km
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Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College

Good980 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • John Turnbull0.5 km
  • Market Green Meats0.5 km
  • Sugar 'n' Spice Cakes0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Barkers0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cottingham Memorial Club0.3 km
  • The Back Room0.5 km
  • The Hugh Fitz-Baldric0.6 km
  • Tiger Inn0.5 km
  • Cross Keys Inn0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Blonde's0.5 km
  • Cafe Alfresco at Worklink0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Pearl and Jesse's Coffee0.5 km
  • Raph's Lounge0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Frydays Cottingham0.5 km
  • Gino Cottingham0.5 km
  • Kismet Kebab House0.5 km
  • La Scala0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cottingham1.0 km
  • Hull6.2 km
  • Hessle6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cottingham Southwood Road0.2 km
  • Cottingham Southwood Rd0.2 km
  • Cottingham South Street0.2 km
  • Cottingham Baynard Ave0.3 km
  • Cottingham Baynard Avenue0.3 km