HU18 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mereside, 0.5km from The Oval in Hornsea. Administratively it sits within North Holderness ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU18 1BG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00065833 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERESIDE, HU18 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERESIDE, HU18 1BG.
181
58
£ 33,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU18 1BG 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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in HU18 1BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 HU18 1BG. The average age is 58.4. 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
£ 169,975
2 sales · Mean £ 169,975
Terraced
£ 169,000
1 sales · Mean £ 169,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1BG has low crime rates — 28 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
15 nearby- Cooplands0.5 km
- Countdown0.2 km
- Greenway Food and Wine0.8 km
- I K Bottrill0.8 km
- Jefferson's0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.7 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.1 km
- New Inn0.1 km
- Rose and Crown0.1 km
- Stackhouse Bar0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.3 km
- Bemora0.3 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.3 km
- Cafe Eden0.2 km
- Five Bites0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.8 km
- J B's Fish Bar0.9 km
- MAA Restaurant0.1 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.5 km
- Pizza House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram16.8 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.7 km
- Nafferton18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Market Place0.1 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.1 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.2 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.2 km
- Hornsea Southgate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181BG · Data under Open Government Licence