The Covert, Cottingham, HU16 4SE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU16 4SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	53.5%	1.0%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	47.5%	46.5%	-1.0%	49.0%	-2.5%

Partnership Status

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 4SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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	18.9%	17.6%	-1.3%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.8%	68%	2.2%	44.2%	23.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.3%	5%	-0.3%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	9.6%	8.6%	-1.0%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	44.4%	36.8%	-7.6%	48.4%	-11.6%
Good health	35.2%	40.1%	4.9%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	15.7%	17.4%	1.7%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	3.4%	3.2%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.5%	17.1%	-0.4%	18.2%	-1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	8.1%	-2.4%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	10.4%	-4.5%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	8.6%	-1.0%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	17.6%	8.0%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	32%	34.7%	2.7%	33.8%	0.9%
Other	5.7%	3.6%	-2.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	97.7%	98.8%	1.1%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	95.8%	95.1%	-0.7%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1.9%	2%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	95.1%	-0.3%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is The Covert Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Covert was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

The Covert has the 35th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cottingham North and the 528th highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in HU16 4SE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Covert are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Riding Of Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Covert, Cottingham, HU16 4SE

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU16 4SE

Average Price
£491,737

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£491,737

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Covert

Average Price
£500,933

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£500,933

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CovertStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 The Covert, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2014-11-07	£445,374
1 The Covert, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2012-07-24	£587,516
3 The Covert, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	1998-07-31	£435,061

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU16 4SE

Employment

HU16 4SE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HU16 4SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	17
Construction	15
Manufacturing	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT	- not rated	2,493 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG	- not rated	3,649 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP	- not rated	5,105 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN	3out of 4	875 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cottingham Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN	- not rated	875 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD	- not rated	932 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD	- not rated	1,012 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD	3out of 4	1,012 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS	- not rated	1,342 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH	- not rated	1,851 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH	3out of 4	1,851 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU	3out of 4	2,402 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU	- not rated	2,402 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT	- not rated	1,815 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL	- not rated	1,622 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE	- not rated	1,819 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ	- not rated	2,017 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ	3out of 4	2,017 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Derringham School Priory Road , HU5 5RU	- not rated	2,082 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hull serviced apartments Ltd	Thwaite Street, Cottingham	432 yd
New Village Kitchen	44 New Village Road, Cottingham	900 yd
Blonde's	106 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
Norah Cafe Shop Ltd	76-80 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
The Old Lamp Room	Station Road, Cottingham	918 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiger Inn	105-107 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
Hallgate Tavern	125-127 Hallgate, Cottingham	973 yd
The Duke Of Cumberland	Market Green, Cottingham	1,009 yd
The Hugh Fitz-Baldric	144 Hallgate, Cottingham	1,042 yd
The West Bulls	Hull Road, Cottingham	1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kismet Fisheries	100 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
Kismet Kebab House	98 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
La Scala	70 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
Cottingham Pizza	108 King Street, Cottingham	911 yd
Lucky House	119 Hallgate, Cottingham	973 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	34-36 King Street, Cottingham		910 yd
Heron Foods	30 King Street, Cottingham		911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cottingham Lawn Tennis Club HULL ROAD	tennis courts	216 yd
Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE	grass pitches	872 yd
Hallgate Primary School HALLGATE	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Bacon Garth Primary School THE GARTH	grass pitches	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	185 Mbit/s
Average download speed	196.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	424 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	424 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	53 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	48.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	86 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HU16 4SE