HU16 5HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heslerton Avenue, 0.3km from Cottingham in Cottingham. Administratively it sits within Cottingham South ward and the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU16 5HW 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 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HU16 5HW are sourced from Output Area E00065403 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HESLERTON AVENUE, HU16 5HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESLERTON AVENUE, HU16 5HW.
191
53
£ 39,700 /yr
43%
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 5HW has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU16 5HW. The average age is 53.0. 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
Terraced
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU16 5HW has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bacon Garth Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Southwood Garden Centre0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Barkers1.0 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Frank Pullan0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- King William IV1.0 km
- The Blue Bell0.8 km
- The Duke Of Cumberland0.9 km
- The Fair Maid0.7 km
- Cottingham Memorial Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Cassiel's Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- Kristoff's1.0 km
- Lucy's Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Secret Garden Cafe0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Castle Pizza0.4 km
- Cottingham Pizza0.9 km
- Cottingham Tandoori1.0 km
- Fab Fish0.4 km
- Golden Gate1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham1.3 km
- Hull5.9 km
- Hessle6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Ganton Avenue0.1 km
- Cottingham The Parkway0.2 km
- Cottingham The Parkway0.3 km
- Cottingham The Parkway0.4 km
- Cottingham Burton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HU165HW · Data under Open Government Licence