HU18 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 1BJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HU18 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00065833 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU18 1BJ.
181
58
£ 33,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU18 1BJ 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
With 45% social renting, HU18 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU18 1BJ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU18 1BJ has low crime rates — 26 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
- Countdown0.3 km
- Greenway Food and Wine0.9 km
- I K Bottrill0.9 km
- Jefferson's0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Alexandra Lodge0.8 km
- Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club0.3 km
- New Inn0.2 km
- Rose and Crown0.2 km
- Stackhouse Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bay Tree Kitchen0.5 km
- Bemora0.5 km
- Cafe Chocolat0.5 km
- Cafe Eden0.4 km
- Five Bites0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco Store Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chip 'n' Gails0.9 km
- MAA Restaurant0.2 km
- Newbegin Take Away0.6 km
- Pizza House0.3 km
- Riviera0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arram16.7 km
- Hutton Cranswick17.6 km
- Nafferton17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hornsea Seaton Road0.2 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.2 km
- Hornsea Market Place0.2 km
- Hornsea Westgate0.2 km
- Hornsea Newbegin0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU181BJ · Data under Open Government Licence