HU18 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 0.5km from The Oval in Hornsea. Administratively it sits within North Holderness ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00065850 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, HU18 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, HU18 1AW.
286
48
£ 33,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU18 1AW 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.
Area Character
HU18 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1AW. The average age is 47.7. 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
Detached
£ 268,000
3 sales · Mean £ 461,000
Flat
£ 55,000
1 sales · Mean £ 55,000
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1AW has low crime rates — 29 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
Hornsea Nursery School
Hornsea School and Language College
Hornsea Community Primary School
Hornsea Burton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bucket and Spade0.9 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Countdown0.1 km
- Family Choice0.9 km
- Greenway Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Admiralty Guest House0.9 km
- Albert & Victoria1.0 km
- Ashburnham Guest House1.0 km
- Beachside B&B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.6 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.2 km
- Marine Hotel0.9 km
- New Inn0.0 km
- Rose and Crown0.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.3 km
- Bemora0.3 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.3 km
- Cafe Eden0.3 km
- Five Bites0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.7 km
- MAA Restaurant0.0 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.4 km
- Pizza House0.1 km
- Riviera0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram16.9 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.7 km
- Nafferton17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Market Place0.0 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.0 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.1 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.2 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181AW · Data under Open Government Licence