Bailey Lane is in Cottingham and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU16 4JQ is located in the Cottingham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Haltemprice and Howden. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bailey Lane, Cottingham, HU16 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU16 4JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 4JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 27.4% | 25% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 61.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 47.7% | 51.4% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 33.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18.5% | 11.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 37.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 96.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.5% | 97.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Lane was 177.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.7% higher than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bailey Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bailey Lane, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-04-12 | £532,980 |
HU16 4JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary Academy Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpepark Academy Laxthorpe , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunswell Primary School Beverley Road , Dunswell HU6 0AD | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,415 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 | 3,478 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 | 2,684 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcott School Northcott School , Bransholme HU7 4EL | 3out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton House School Hill Top Farm , Sutton Road HU7 5YY | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Academy Snowdon Way , Bransholme HU7 5DS | 2out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampant Horse | 381 Hall Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danepark Primary School (Closed) Danepark Road | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Dane Park Playing Fields FELDANE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| St Anthony'S Voluntary Catholic Primary School DANE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.