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About

Hornsea is a coastal town situated on the North Sea coast. Its main feature is a large freshwater lake, Hornsea Mere, which is a significant inland water body and a nature reserve. The town has a beachfront promenade and a historic church.

The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local shops, and a museum. Hornsea Pottery was historically a major industry here, with the site now housing retail outlets. The landscape is characterised by coastal paths and agricultural land surrounding the town.

Area overview

On average Hornsea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hornsea is £37,502 per year. There are 4 schools in Hornsea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hornsea is home to around 8,198 people, with a population density of about 485.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hornsea Population
8,198
Population density
485.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.11(-30%)
Public order
8.05(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.64(-68%)
Other theft
3.05(-54%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,928
96.72%
Other White
82
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.35%
Irish
24
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.28%
Total population: 8,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,857
26.15%
No qualifications
1,542
21.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,017
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,100

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,826
49.22%
Owns with a mortgage
825
22.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
553
14.91%
Social rents from council
252
6.79%
Other social rented
134
3.61%
Total households: 3,710

Property prices in Hornsea

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hornsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hornsea in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hornsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£116,500
Terraced35£179,000
Semi-Detached45£185,000
Detached52£269,975

10 years median price trend in Hornsea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hornsea.

All postcodes in Hornsea

HU181AU

Queens Gardens

HU181DW

Ashcourt Drive

HU181JN

Cliff Road

HU181EX

Draycott Avenue

HU181XJ

Mappleton Road

HU181AS

Mere Walk

HU181DY

Harts Close

HU181UP

Greenacre Park

HU181ST

Whimbrel Avenue

HU181RQ

Rise Terrace

HU181AQ

Southgate

HU181FB

Berry Close

HU181TB

Rolston Road

HU181SL

The Greenway

HU181QP

Newbegin

HU181UR

Rolston Road

HU181FE

Strickland Drive

HU181US

Strawberry Gardens

HU181TU

Cherry Close

HU181DT

Eastgate View

HU181JU

Nutana Avenue

HU181HL

Darneley Court

HU181JT

Cliff Road

HU181RY

Oaklands

HU181LZ

Cliff Road

HU181HA

Elvaston Avenue

HU181RS

Mascotte Gardens

HU181PF

New Road

HU181DZ

Atwick Road

HU181JF

Loten Drive

HU181TR

Pickering Avenue

HU181JX

Westholme Avenue

HU181JJ

Belvedere Park

HU181HQ

Cliff Court

HU181LN

Cliff Road

HU181AP

Market Place

HU181ED

Spring Bank Avenue

HU181GF

Monkwell Green

HU181DR

The Rise

HU181NB

Eastgate

HU181QB

Pasture Road

HU181TJ

Hornsea Burton Road

HU181PN

Constable Road

HU181NQ

Esplanade

HU181NF

Headland View

HU181BS

Seaton Road

HU114UH

Withernwick Lane

HU181JG

Carlton Avenue

HU181BG

Mereside

HU114UL

Eelmere Lane

HU181AD

Newbegin

HU181PX

Wilton Terrace

HU181TQ

Hornsea Burton Road

HU181JB

Cliff Road

HU181JR

Golden Imp Chalets

HU181EW

St Nicholas Drive

HU115RN

Hull Road

HU181PT

Park Row

HU181UW

Greenacre Park

HU181RZ

Beechwood

HU181FJ

Eyre Grove

HU181TS

Tansley Lane

HU181AY

Alma Place

HU181ND

Eastgate

HU181DP

Eastgate

HU181SZ

Ranby Drive

HU181SP

The Crescent

HU181AX

Queens Gardens

HU181HH

Draycott Avenue

HU181SN

Beresford Avenue

HU181BT

Suffolk Terrace

HU181UG

Stanley Avenue

HU181JL

Bay View Avenue

HU181RP

Hornsea Bridge Industrial Estate

HU181ES

Northgate

HU181GA

The Levels

HU181EA

Atwick Road

HU181PH

New Road

HU181QA

Sands Lane

HU181BN

Westgate

HU181SJ

Leyburn Avenue

HU181UA

Marlborough Avenue

HU181EN

Ashcourt Drive

HU181PA

Newbegin

HU181AL

Southgate

HU181UQ

Stanley Avenue

HU181TH

Hornsea Burton Road

HU181EP

St Nicholas Drive

HU181HJ

Acklam Drive

HU181DF

Lyon Court

HU181BE

Mere Side

HU181GE

North Holderness

HU181FA

Armytage Mews

HU181RN

Lindale Avenue

HU181HY

Clifton Street

HU181PW

New Road

HU181AT

Queens Gardens

HU114UN

Garthends Lane

HU114UG

Main Road

HU181DL

Cheyne Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.