Postcode HU5 4SL 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 East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cottingham East is £53,938 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cottingham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Cottingham East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cottingham East is £53,938 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 143 ft away from HU5 4SL.
Cottingham East near HU5 4SL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 HU5 4SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 34, Dent Road, Hull, HU5 4SL | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 42, Dent Road, Hull, HU5 4SL | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 65, Dent Road, Hull, HU5 4SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 71, Dent Road, Hull, HU5 4SH | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 8, Sedbergh Avenue, Hull, HU5 4SE | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 |
In the HU5 4SL postcode area, located within Cottingham East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU5 4SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 290 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Rispins ~extra | Priory Road, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 5RS | Walking directions to Rispins ~extra |
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 HU5 4SL, 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 HU5 4SL records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around HU5 4SL in Cottingham East is £225,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to HU5 4SL, including Croxby Primary School (Good), Appleton Primary School (Good) and Wyke Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HU5 4SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,066 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 HU5 4SL 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.