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About

Howden ward encompasses the market town of Howden and surrounding rural villages, including the communities of Kilpin, Balkholme, and Laxton. The area is characterised by its flat, agricultural landscape, defined by the River Ouse and numerous drainage ditches. The town itself functions as a local service centre for the farming hinterland, with a historic core centred around the imposing ruins of Howden Minster.

The ward's economy is strongly linked to agriculture and logistics, with its position along the Ouse and proximity to major routes like the M62 motorway. A notable feature is the Howden Moor nature reserve, a lowland peat bog habitat that provides a contrast to the surrounding farmland. The area maintains a distinct identity, separate from the larger urban centres of Hull and Goole, with its own weekly market and local governance.

Area overview

On average Howden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Howden is £48,182 per year. There are 4 schools in Howden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Howden is home to around 5,374 people, with a population density of about 246.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Howden Population
5,374
Population density
246 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.61(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-34%)
Other theft
8.93(+34%)
Public order
7.82(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,145
95.77%
Other White
106
1.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.26%
Chinese
12
0.22%
Total population: 5,372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,518
32.97%
Level 3 (A level)
836
18.16%
No qualifications
753
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
634
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
441
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 4,604

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,042
42.7%
Owns with a mortgage
793
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
14.26%
Social rents from council
154
6.31%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.09%
Total households: 2,440

Property prices in Howden

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Howden area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Howden 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 Howden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£139,475
Semi-Detached35£219,000
Terraced20£201,500
Detached53£340,000

10 years median price trend in Howden

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

All postcodes in Howden

DN147FN

Chapel Close

DN147SA

Hopyard Court

DN147GD

The Willows

DN147EG

Pooley Avenue

DN147HQ

Gateland Field Lane

DN147GB

The Nurseries

DN147YF

Myers Pasture

DN147LQ

Milton Close

DN147HU

High Street

DN147FU

Millstone Garth

DN147QZ

Howden Dyke Road

DN147RB

Langhorn Drive

DN147SD

Booth Ferry Road

DN147TH

Newham Chase

DN147AP

Derwent Crescent

DN147AS

Hull Road Avenue

DN147SP

Cavill Drive

DN147TD

Boothferry Road

DN147HY

Shelford Avenue

DN147GG

Broad Lane

DN147JN

Kensington Gardens

DN147QT

Nicholson Gardens

DN147DH

Howden

DN147DR

Boothferry Road

DN147ZQ

Lucas Place

DN147PD

Shirburn Drive

DN147HH

Oakfield Avenue

DN147DW

Buttfield Road

DN147ZS

Nutbrown Grove

DN147DU

The Meadows

DN147SG

Hailgate Close

DN147SX

Hailgate

DN147HF

Main Street

DN147ST

Hailgate

DN147HW

South Street

DN147BL

Market Place

DN147EL

Boothgate

DN147TF

Bellcross Lane

DN147ZF

Gambrel Fold

DN147ZP

Oliver Close

DN147DD

Pinfold Street

DN147HB

Main Street

DN147AR

Hull Road

DN147LW

Weighton Court

DN147ZT

Hustler Grove

DN147UT

Stephenson Avenue

DN147EB

Boothferry Road

DN147AA

Bridgegate

DN147DX

The Meadows

DN147FE

Thirkleby Fold

DN147HD

Back Lane

DN147EN

Boothgate Drive

DN147BX

Sycamore Close

DN147HS

High Street

DN147PE

West Fields Lane

DN147YZ

Silver Birches Court

DN147DG

Knedlington Road

DN147EE

Boothferry

DN147LN

Sandholme Way

DN147JP

Selby Road

DN147JW

Selby Road

DN147DY

Buttfield Road

DN147TG

Bellcross Lane

DN147HJ

High Street

DN147AH

Hull Road

DN147ZN

Burgess Avenue

DN147PA

Thorpe Road

DN147HN

Fleet Lane

DN147DF

Marsh End

DN147BZ

Applegate

DN147LB

Wood Lane

DN147LP

Hull Road

DN147JQ

Bridgegate

DN147SU

Highbridge

DN147JH

Bridgegate

DN147FQ

Agar Crescent

DN147SR

Langrick Avenue

DN147BG

Pear Tree Park

DN147EP

Boothgate Close

DN147JG

Bridgegate

DN147HA

Palmers Row

DN147FY

Cherry Brook Gardens

DN147JA

Willerby Drive

DN147SH

Bellcross Lane

DN147ED

Boothferry Road

DN147GR

Hailgate

DN147DN

Treeton Road

DN147GY

Ward Drive

DN147AU

Thorpe Road

DN147GH

Beck Close

DN147EH

Beevers Garth

DN147TZ

Welham Close

DN147GN

Vicar Lane

DN147BU

Corn Market Hill

DN147HZ

Howdenshire Way

DN147LF

Station Road

DN147FT

Kay Garth

DN147AN

Derwent Crescent

DN147DT

Orchard Way

DN147SJ

Hailgate

Data Sources

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