Ganton Avenue is in Cottingham and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU16 5HG is located in the Cottingham South 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 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham, HU16 5HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU16 5HS, HU16 5HN, HU16 5HE, HU16 5HD, HU16 5HL, HU16 5HT, HU16 5HW, HU16 5HJ, HU16 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU16 5HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.9% | 35.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 33.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.9%) 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 | 34.9% | 37.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 28.2% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 23.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 22.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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% | 93.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ganton Avenue was 81.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ganton Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cottingham North and the 247th highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-03-24 | £210,822 |
| 49 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-05-24 | £152,535 |
| 47 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2010-10-01 | £189,368 |
| 21 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,050 | 2007-06-15 | £197,922 |
| Annexe Southwood Farm Ganton Avenue, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2005-01-21 | £402,686 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HU16 5HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Westfield Primary School, Westfield Road , HU16 5PE | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Well Lane , Willerby HU10 6HB | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Well Lane , Willerby HU10 6HB | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Child and Family Teaching Unit Main Street , Willerby HU10 6DS | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derringham School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ganton Special School Springhead Lane , Willerby Road HU5 5YJ | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Coffee Shop | 1 Ganton Avenue, Cottingham | 2 yd | |
| The Food Hall Cottingham Limited | 40 Finkle Street, Cottingham | 900 yd | |
| Blonde's | 106 King Street, Cottingham | 988 yd | |
| Norah Cafe Shop Ltd | 76-80 King Street, Cottingham | 988 yd | |
| Pearl and Jesse's Coffee | 177 Hallgate, Cottingham | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fair Maid | Baynard Avenue, Cottingham | 766 yd | |
| Cottingham Memorial Club | 71 Finkle Street, Cottingham | 837 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | West Green, Cottingham | 861 yd | |
| Tiger Inn | 105-107 King Street, Cottingham | 988 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cumberland | Market Green, Cottingham | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Pizza | 28 The Parkway, Cottingham | 329 yd | |
| Fab Fish | 36 The Parkway, Cottingham | 329 yd | |
| So Wok | 167 Finkle Street, Cottingham | 837 yd | |
| Kismet Fisheries | 100 King Street, Cottingham | 988 yd | |
| Kismet Kebab House | 98 King Street, Cottingham | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 34-36 King Street, Cottingham | 973 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 30 King Street, Cottingham | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Walk Recreation Field Abbots Walk | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Bacon Garth Primary School THE GARTH | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Westfield Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 852 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.