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South West Holderness

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About

South West Holderness is a predominantly rural ward located on the flat, low-lying plain of the Holderness peninsula. Its landscape is characterised by expansive agricultural fields, drainage ditches, and scattered farmsteads, with the land gradually sloping towards the Humber Estuary to the south. The area includes the villages of Skeffling, Welwick, and Patrington, the latter being a larger settlement with a notable medieval church known as the 'Queen of Holderness'.

The ward's southern boundary is formed by the dynamic coastline of the Humber Estuary, where significant areas of saltmarsh and mudflat provide important habitats for birdlife. This is part of the Humber Estuary conservation area. The local economy is largely based on arable farming, with the land's fertility being a defining feature. The area feels remote, with a network of quiet, straight lanes connecting the isolated communities across the open fields.

Area overview

On average South West Holderness has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South West Holderness is £45,191 per year. There are 8 schools in South West Holderness: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South West Holderness is home to around 14,233 people, with a population density of about 267.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South West Holderness Population
14,233
Population density
267.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.18(-57%)
Public order
5.06(-43%)
Other theft
4.15(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.65(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,895
97.6%
Other White
104
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.25%
Irish
33
0.23%
Other Asian
31
0.22%
Total population: 14,237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,010
24.87%
No qualifications
2,423
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
2,198
18.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,702
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,380
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 12,104

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,840
44.49%
Owns with a mortgage
2,043
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
843
13.2%
Social rents from council
350
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
145
2.27%
Total households: 6,384

Property prices in South West Holderness

Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in South West Holderness area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,520 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South West Holderness 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 South West Holderness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached110£175,000
Detached58£263,500
Flats11£105,000
Terraced35£147,000

10 years median price trend in South West Holderness

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South West Holderness.

All postcodes in South West Holderness

HU128HU

Inmans Road

HU128XH

Eldon Drive

HU128QL

Kirkebie Drive

HU128NG

St Marys Drive

HU128SB

Rectory Close

HU129NL

Marsh Lane

HU128JE

Market Hill

HU128AW

Main Street

HU128JY

Station Lane

HU128RU

Pryor Grove

HU128TY

Wyton Road

HU128BJ

St Leonards Close

HU128SJ

East End Road

HU129QP

Beech Avenue

HU128JR

Souttergate

HU128NN

Haven Garth

HU128LS

Clough Garth

HU128PH

Cleeve Road

HU128PL

Stockholm Park

HU128TG

Staithes Road

HU128RT

Abbot Vale

HU128JA

Market Place

HU128LF

Fewson Garth

HU128PU

Chaytor Close

HU129PH

Standage Road

HU128NH

Chestnut Avenue

HU128PF

Fairfax Drive

HU128NQ

Inmans Road

HU128DW

Duncombe Court

HU128EH

Back Lane

HU128SX

Weghill Road

HU128XU

Oak Grove

HU129PQ

Thorneycroft Road

HU128GD

Marshall Way

HU128DG

New Princes Avenue

HU128TJ

Staithes Road

HU129NF

Royal Mail Cottages

HU128BX

Westlands Road

HU128EA

Church Lane

HU128ER

Fletchergate

HU128FJ

Birch Tree Drive

HU128GN

Sharpe Close

HU128UW

Weghill Road

HU128XN

Farrand Road

HU128DL

Glencoe Villas

HU128DB

Hales Crescent

HU129JU

Cherry Cob Sands Estate

HU128XQ

Robson Way

HU128JS

Souttergate

HU128SQ

Manor Road

HU129LF

Sycamore Drive

HU129JR

Bellcroft Lane

HU128RN

Colemans Road

HU128QR

Bells Road

HU129NT

St Marys Close

HU128AT

Thorngumbald Road

HU128HZ

Wayfbain Lane

HU128FY

Milner Avenue

HU128XD

Hunter Close

HU129PR

Grange Road

HU129LS

Main Road

HU128US

School Road

HU128BB

Dann Court

HU128DQ

Princes Avenue

HU129LG

Willow Drive

HU128EU

St Augustines Gate

HU128AA

Hedon Road

HU128UB

Main Street

HU129QG

Plumtree Road

HU129GD

Nursery Close

HU128UY

Station Road

HU128XJ

Beech Avenue

HU128TA

Abbey Lane

HU128UX

Oak Tree Estate

HU128UN

Weghill Road

HU128QS

Bennington Close

HU129QB

Church Lane

HU128BA

Villa Lane

HU128NE

Swinburne Close

HU128QW

Barbarry Road

HU128ES

Iveson Close

HU129NE

Main Road

HU128XY

Brockle Bank Court

HU128UE

Rectory Lane

HU128TW

School Road

HU128TU

Sproatley Road

HU128HG

Haven Staithes

HU128EN

New Road

HU129LY

Main Road

HU129NN

Pitt Lane

HU129QH

Plumtree Road

HU129NH

Holderness Cottages

HU129GA

Main Road

HU128JF

Vicar Lane

HU128EG

Draper's Lane

HU128RF

Tyrell Oaks

HU129FF

Main Road

HU128HL

Thorn Road

HU128EF

Draper's Lane

HU128LU

Watson Drive

Data Sources

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