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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

HU128FH

Birch Tree Drive

HU128LD

South View

HU128FA

Catherine Close

HU128RJ

Richardson Road

HU128SD

Main Street

HU129LZ

The Crescent

HU128EE

Tower House Lane

HU128FX

Sproatley Road

HU129PB

Church Lane

HU128UD

Kirk Road

HU128NJ

Merryman Garth

HU129QN

Langham Road

HU128UL

Peace Walk

HU128AY

Cherry Cobb Sands Road

HU128FS

Parsons Close

HU128XT

Fotherbie Garth

HU128WL

Hawkins Drive

HU128AQ

Townend Road

HU128PZ

Wyntryngham Close

HU128TH

Staithes Road

HU129LE

Larch Drive

HU128AG

Turpit Lane

HU128LP

Andersons Close

HU129NB

Holderness Cottages

HU128PE

Hildyard Close

HU128PS

Ferryman Park

HU129PE

Church Lane

HU128TE

Luck Lane

HU129PN

Stockholm Road

HU128LW

Alison Garth

HU128EZ

Iveson Close

HU128ET

Fletchergate

HU128EJ

Draper's Lane

HU128XA

Helms Avenue

HU128UT

Station Road

HU129QQ

Plumtree Road

HU128EQ

Green Road

HU128AJ

Anson Villas

HU128DS

Hedon Road

HU128DJ

Hull Road

HU128TP

Neat Marsh Road

HU128QD

Harrington Court

HU128SE

Rectory Lane

HU129UJ

Thorn Fields

HU128JD

Market Hill

HU128GB

South West Holderness

HU128DX

Staithes Road

HU128HJ

Thorn Road

HU128PA

Haymer Drive

HU129JS

Bridge Bungalows

HU128FB

New Fields Industrial Estate

HU128TD

Staithes Road

HU128HD

Sheriff Highway

HU128BP

Ketwell Lane

HU128LQ

Fleet Garth

HU128UF

Watkinson Close

HU128XG

Ellis Close

HU128BN

Ketwell Lane

HU128JH

George Street

HU128UU

Oak Tree Estate

HU128ZB

South West Holderness

HU129QW

Ash Drive

HU128GA

Saltend Lane

HU128XE

Manor Park

HU128DA

Westlands Drive

HU128QF

Beech Rise

HU129QD

Hooks Lane

HU128BH

St James Close

HU128FQ

Howell Park

HU128AR

Thorngumbald Road

HU128JT

The Boulevard

HU128HQ

Westwick

HU128NP

Guy Garth

HU128PP

Hull Road

HU128NA

Acklam Road

HU129GF

Marsh Lane

HU128PR

Woodmarketgate

HU128GF

Cromwell Road

HU128QN

Hull Road

HU129LJ

Forge Court

HU129PW

Summergangs Drive

HU129LT

Crescent View

HU128GX

Harrison Place

HU128LE

Thirty Acre Lane

HU128SY

Weghill Road

HU128LX

Brevere Road

HU128NZ

De Burton Court

HU128QE

Waterland Close

HU128FW

Lowe Drive

HU128DH

Princes Avenue

HU128GW

Mary Carr Court

HU128AS

St Andrews Close

HU128BW

Ketwell Lane

HU128TT

Sproatley Road

Data Sources

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