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HU16 5RT

Northgate Mews

Cottingham North

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Overview

Postcode HU16 5RT is located in an urban city, within the Cottingham North 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mill Beck Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Cottingham South & North Ella has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cottingham South & North Ella has a high crime rate, with approximately 85 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cottingham South & North Ella is £43,840 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU16 5RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Cottingham South & North Ella near HU16 5RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cottingham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HU16 5RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cottingham

N/A

Walking directions to Cottingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HU16 5RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMill Beck Nature ReserveMediumWalking directions to Mill Beck Nature Reserve
0.4 miThe DeneSmallWalking directions to The Dene
0.3 miGrandad's ParkSmallWalking directions to Grandad's Park

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
3,639.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.06(-32%)
Shoplifting
20.53(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-18%)
Burglary
11.73(+130%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+11%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
87.92%
African
8
3.86%
Arab
5
2.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.45%
Other
3
1.45%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
34.21%
No qualifications
38
20%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
45.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.44%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.84%
Social rents from council
14
10.94%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Cottingham North

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £335K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £229 per square foot) in Cottingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,250 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cottingham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£342,500£264
Semi-Detached49£245,000£227
Terraced28£169,475£195
Flats11£120,000£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cottingham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,000£93,000£198,500£123,475
2017£279,000£96,250£188,000£145,000
2018£299,999£95,000£188,000£141,250
2019£271,250£98,000£190,000£140,000
2020£266,995£121,748£201,500£154,000
2021£315,000£97,500£210,000£160,000
2022£308,500£125,000£215,000£180,000
2023£371,200£132,950£220,000£185,000
2024£362,500£125,000£230,000£174,000
2025£355,000£125,000£240,000£168,000
2026£331,500£120,000£241,250£151,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cottingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£158£186£147
2017£195£148£179£163
2018£223£174£184£173
2019£224£160£206£165
2020£230£203£194£181
2021£244£180£210£185
2022£256£209£240£222
2023£268£236£218£207
2024£254£221£236£208
2025£266£219£232£192
2026£276£196£224£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cottingham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cottingham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU16 5RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU16 5RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026214, Northgate, Cottingham, HU16 5QWTerracedFreehold£210,000
24 Oct 2025232, Northgate, Cottingham, HU16 5QWTerracedFreehold£275,000
06 Feb 20263, Field Close, Cottingham, HU16 5BQDetachedFreehold£176,000
05 Sept 202528, Springs Court, Field Close, Cottingham, HU16 5GXFlatsLeasehold£220,000
25 Jul 202536, Springs Court, Field Close, Cottingham, HU16 5GXFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the HU16 5RT postcode area, located within Cottingham South & North Ella, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HU16 5RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHallgate Primary School CottinghamCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWestfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBacon Garth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU16 5RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HU16 5RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiSummer's Drive, Cottingham, HU16 5AWWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miSewell on the goNorthgate, Cottingham, HU16 4HPWalking directions to Sewell on the go
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodHallgate, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4BDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalKing Street, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miHeron Foods30 King Street, Cottingham, HU16 5QEWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Riding of Yorkshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,344
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HU16 5RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Duke

Cottingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Phillip James Redshaw

Cottingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Diana Johnson

Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast Riding of YorkshireE06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingston upon Hull North and CottinghamE14001314
WardCottingham NorthE05001691
ParishCottinghamE04000509
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cottingham South & North EllaE02002708
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Riding of Yorkshire 025AE01012957
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced2004-08-01

Frequently asked questions about HU16 5RT

Is HU16 5RT (Cottingham South & North Ella) safe?

The area around HU16 5RT records about 85 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.

What is the average house price near HU16 5RT?

The median sale price around HU16 5RT in Cottingham South & North Ella is £242,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HU16 5RT?

There are 4 schools close to HU16 5RT, including Hallgate Primary School Cottingham (Good), Westfield Primary School (Good) and Bacon Garth Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HU16 5RT?

The closest station to HU16 5RT is Cottingham, about 748 m away.

How deprived is the area around HU16 5RT?

HU16 5RT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HU16 5RT (Cottingham South & North Ella) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU16 5RT is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alex Duke (Labour Party) and Phillip James Redshaw (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.