Dunswell Road is in Cottingham and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU16 4JE 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 Dunswell Road, Cottingham, HU16 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU16 4JJ, HU16 4JF, HU16 4HY, HU16 4HG, HU16 4HB, HU16 4BX, HU16 4JD, HU16 4JB, HU16 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU16 4JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 50.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HU16 4JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 28.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 56.9% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 6% | -8.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 59.1% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 27.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 11% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 46.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.4% | 96.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunswell Road was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunswell Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cottingham North and the 482nd highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow View Dunswell Road, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-09-09 | £446,577 |
| The Cedars Dunswell Road, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2014-09-03 | £500,195 |
| Dunswell House Dunswell Road, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2010-09-24 | £708,005 |
| Westcliffe Dunswell Road, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2009-07-31 | £359,929 |
| Westcliffe Dunswell Road, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-03-09 | £323,460 |
HU16 4JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danepark Primary School Danepark Road , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9AR | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Cooper School Thorpepark Road , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9ES | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Moor Education Trust North Moor House , Dunswell Road HU16 4JS | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 456 yd | |
| New Village Kitchen | 44 New Village Road, Cottingham | 612 yd | |
| The Old Lamp Room | Station Road, Cottingham | 622 yd | |
| Pasco's | King Street, Cottingham | 903 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 145-147 Hallgate, Cottingham | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Training Partner Limited | Mill House Woods Lane, Cottingham | 216 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 94 Northgate, Cottingham | 684 yd | |
| Hallgate Tavern | 125-127 Hallgate, Cottingham | 942 yd | |
| The Hugh Fitz-Baldric | 144 Hallgate, Cottingham | 967 yd | |
| King William IV Clarke @ CO (cottingham) | 152 Hallgate, Cottingham | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 119 Hallgate, Cottingham | 942 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 210a Hallgate, Cottingham | 1,013 yd | |
| Gino Cottingham | 212 Hallgate, Cottingham | 1,028 yd | |
| Cottingham Tandoori | 210 Hallgate, Cottingham | 1,028 yd | |
| Frydays Cottingham | 162 Hallgate, Cottingham | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Summers Drive, Cottingham | 786 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Crescent Street, Cottingham | 1,007 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 30 King Street, Cottingham | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull City Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MILLHOUSE WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Cottingham Sports Centre KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Hallgate Primary School HALLGATE | grass pitches | 841 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 | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.