Postcode HU16 5GB is located in an urban city, within the Cottingham South ward of East Riding of Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cottingham South & North Ella area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cottingham South & North Ella is £43,840 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Dene.
Cottingham South & North Ella has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Cottingham South & North Ella has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cottingham South & North Ella is £43,840 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU16 5GB.
Cottingham South & North Ella near HU16 5GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cottingham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Cottingham | N/A | Walking directions to Cottingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Dene | Small | Walking directions to The Dene |
| 0.2 mi | Grandad's Park | Small | Walking directions to Grandad's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Cottingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £325,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £244,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 33 | £155,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 12 | £79,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,995 | £72,475 | £169,975 | £147,000 |
| 2017 | £319,995 | £184,999 | £175,000 | £119,500 |
| 2018 | £321,995 | £111,000 | £186,995 | £129,475 |
| 2019 | £279,999 | £114,000 | £187,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £78,000 | £188,750 | £144,000 |
| 2021 | £297,500 | £90,000 | £198,000 | £147,000 |
| 2022 | £321,500 | £95,000 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £292,460 | £90,000 | £235,000 | £149,950 |
| 2024 | £327,000 | £91,500 | £225,000 | £156,000 |
| 2025 | £311,250 | £80,000 | £230,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £126,000 | £247,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £166 | £173 | £145 |
| 2017 | £221 | £273 | £187 | £138 |
| 2018 | £222 | £179 | £183 | £145 |
| 2019 | £218 | £170 | £193 | £164 |
| 2020 | £230 | £145 | £198 | £169 |
| 2021 | £237 | £159 | £207 | £166 |
| 2022 | £265 | £153 | £217 | £176 |
| 2023 | £274 | £164 | £227 | £175 |
| 2024 | £272 | £169 | £221 | £184 |
| 2025 | £268 | £158 | £230 | £181 |
| 2026 | £252 | £186 | £234 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU16 5GB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2025 | 11, Cottage Green, Cottingham, HU16 5GB | Terraced | Freehold | £149,400 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 61, South Street, Cottingham, HU16 4AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 61, South Street, Cottingham, HU16 4AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 35, Cedar Avenue, Cottingham, HU16 4AL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 48, Langdale Crescent, Cottingham, HU16 5DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the HU16 5GB postcode area, located within Cottingham South & North Ella, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU16 5GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18 The Parkway, Cottingham, HU16 5DG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 30 King Street, Cottingham, HU16 5QE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | King Street, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5QE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hallgate, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4BD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Summer's Drive, Cottingham, HU16 5AW | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for East Riding of Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HU16 5GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carolyn Cantrell
Cottingham South - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin Casson
Cottingham South - Elected 4 May 2023
Diana Johnson
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HU16 5GB records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around HU16 5GB in Cottingham South & North Ella is £225,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to HU16 5GB, including Bacon Garth Primary School (Outstanding), Westfield Primary School (Good) and Hallgate Primary School Cottingham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HU16 5GB is Cottingham, about 947 m away.
HU16 5GB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,033 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU16 5GB is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carolyn Cantrell (Labour Party) and Kevin Casson (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.