HU18 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mereside Terrace, 0.6km from The Oval in Hornsea. Administratively it sits within North Holderness ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00065827 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERESIDE TERRACE, HU18 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERESIDE TERRACE, HU18 1AZ.
317
50
£ 33,500 /yr
37%
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
No single demographic signal dominates HU18 1AZ — age 50, 73% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £122k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1AZ. The average age is 50.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
1 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1AZ has low crime rates — 25 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 School and Language College
Hornsea Nursery School
Hornsea Community Primary School
Hornsea Burton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cooplands0.6 km
- Countdown0.2 km
- Greenway Food and Wine1.0 km
- I K Bottrill0.8 km
- Jefferson's0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.8 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.3 km
- New Inn0.1 km
- Rose and Crown0.1 km
- Stackhouse Bar0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.4 km
- Bemora0.4 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.4 km
- Cafe Eden0.4 km
- Five Bites0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.8 km
- MAA Restaurant0.1 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.6 km
- Pizza House0.2 km
- Riviera0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram16.7 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.6 km
- Nafferton17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Market Place0.1 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.1 km
- Hornsea Seaton Road0.2 km
- Hornsea Westgate0.2 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181AZ · Data under Open Government Licence