Orchard Croft is in Cottingham and in The East Yorkshire Borough Of Beverley district. HU16 4HG is located in the Cottingham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Haltemprice and Howden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Croft, Cottingham, HU16 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU16 4HB, HU16 4JJ, HU16 4JE, HU16 4HY, HU16 4JD, HU16 4HJ, HU16 4JF, HU16 4HQ, HU16 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU16 4HG is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 55.8% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 34.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 41.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 41.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 18% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 35.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 96.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Croft was 171.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.3% higher than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Croft has the 9th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North and the 78th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Orchard Croft, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-01-08 | £446,710 |
| 9 Orchard Croft, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-02-21 | £239,955 |
| 6 Orchard Croft, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-03-11 | £300,371 |
| 2 Orchard Croft, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-28 | £290,864 |
| 22 Orchard Croft, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-25 | £394,369 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Westfield Road , HU16 5PE | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary Academy Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Sixty Four | Dunswell Road, Cottingham | 513 yd | |
| The Old Lamp Room | Station Road, Cottingham | 583 yd | |
| New Village Kitchen | 44 New Village Road, Cottingham | 611 yd | |
| Pasco's | King Street, Cottingham | 780 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 145-147 Hallgate, Cottingham | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Training Partner Limited | Mill House Woods Lane, Cottingham | 56 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 94 Northgate, Cottingham | 547 yd | |
| Hallgate Tavern | 125-127 Hallgate, Cottingham | 832 yd | |
| The Hugh Fitz-Baldric | 144 Hallgate, Cottingham | 847 yd | |
| King William IV Clarke @ CO (cottingham) | 152 Hallgate, Cottingham | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 119 Hallgate, Cottingham | 832 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 210a Hallgate, Cottingham | 887 yd | |
| Gino Cottingham | 212 Hallgate, Cottingham | 900 yd | |
| Cottingham Tandoori | 210 Hallgate, Cottingham | 900 yd | |
| Frydays Cottingham | 162 Hallgate, Cottingham | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Summers Drive, Cottingham | 647 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Crescent Street, Cottingham | 870 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 30 King Street, Cottingham | 974 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 34-36 King Street, Cottingham | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull City Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MILLHOUSE WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Cottingham Sports Centre KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Hallgate Primary School HALLGATE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 159 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.