Wolfe Close, Cottingham, HU16 5ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU16 5ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	54%	54.4%	0.4%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	46%	45.6%	-0.4%	49.0%	-3.4%

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 5ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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	11.4%	10.3%	-1.1%	37.9%	-27.6%
Married: Opposite sex	72.8%	65.2%	-7.6%	44.2%	21.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.9%	8.9%	2.0%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	8.5%	15.2%	6.7%	6.1%	9.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.1%	26.6%	-9.5%	48.4%	-21.8%
Good health	40.5%	41%	0.5%	33.6%	7.4%
Fair health	16.4%	25%	8.6%	12.7%	12.3%
Bad health	5.8%	4.1%	-1.7%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.1%	3.3%	2.2%	1.2%	2.1%

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	22.8%	20.8%	-2.0%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	9.5%	-0.3%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	10.9%	-2.5%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	6.3%	-1.4%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	12.7%	0.5%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	35.7%	8.1%	33.8%	1.9%
Other	6.5%	4.1%	-2.4%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
White	98.2%	99.6%	1.4%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	97.8%	95.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0.7%	4.1%	3.4%	6.1%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.3%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Wolfe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolfe Close was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wolfe Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cottingham North and the 387th highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HU16 5ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Wolfe Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for The East Yorkshire Borough Of Beverley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wolfe Close, Cottingham, HU16 5ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU16 5ET

Average Price
£220,430

Semi-Detached
£220,430

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wolfe Close

Average Price
£247,569

Semi-Detached
£247,569

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wolfe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Wolfe Close, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,300	2025-02-11	£203,876
11 Wolfe Close, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-08-15	£227,289
8 Wolfe Close, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2019-07-19	£232,355
6 Wolfe Close, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2018-11-23	£252,131
11 Wolfe Close, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2018-08-01	£238,875

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU16 5ET

Employment

HU16 5ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	130
Full-Time Employee	47
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2
Looking after home or family	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT	- not rated	4,377 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG	- not rated	5,384 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Primary School Westfield Primary School, Westfield Road , HU16 5PE	3out of 4	722 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP	3out of 4	894 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD	- not rated	1,546 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD	3out of 4	1,546 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD	- not rated	1,643 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX	3out of 4	1,667 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX	- not rated	1,667 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Well Lane , Willerby HU10 6HB	3out of 4	2,168 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Well Lane , Willerby HU10 6HB	- not rated	2,168 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS	- not rated	2,698 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	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	3,254 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Child and Family Teaching Unit Main Street , Willerby HU10 6DS	- not rated	1,457 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL	- not rated	2,285 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derringham School Priory Road , HU5 5RU	- not rated	2,945 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU	- not rated	3,003 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ganton Special School Springhead Lane , Willerby Road HU5 5YJ	- not rated	3,167 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
Lucy's Coffee Shop	1 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham	630 yd
Routes Cafe at Worklink	Eppleworth Road, Cottingham	892 yd
The Courtyard Cafe	Castle Road, Cottingham	1,086 yd
Wilber's Cafe	Castle Road, Cottingham	1,086 yd
Nightingales Restaurant	Castle Road, Cottingham	1,086 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fair Maid	Baynard Avenue, Cottingham	831 yd
New Hilltop Recreation Club	Beverley Road, Willerby	906 yd
The Blue Bell	West Green, Cottingham	965 yd
Cottingham Memorial Club	71 Finkle Street, Cottingham	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Castle Pizza	28 The Parkway, Cottingham	485 yd
Fab Fish	36 The Parkway, Cottingham	485 yd
So Wok	167 Finkle Street, Cottingham	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cottingham Ladies Gym (Closed) Castle Green	health and fitness suite	686 yd
Westfield Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	713 yd
Abbots Walk Recreation Field Abbots Walk	grass pitches	783 yd
Bacon Garth Primary School THE GARTH	grass pitches	921 yd
The Roy Waudby Sports Arena WILLERBY LOW ROAD	grass pitches	1,081 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	53 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	424 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	424 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	86 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HU16 5ET