Northgate, Cottingham, HU16 5QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU16 5QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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	63.9%	55.7%	-8.2%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	36.1%	44.3%	8.2%	49.0%	-4.7%

Partnership Status

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	25.5%	29.5%	4.0%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	29.2%	35.3%	6.1%	44.2%	-8.9%
Separated	3.8%	4.2%	0.4%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	9.4%	14.7%	5.3%	9.1%	5.6%
Widowed	32.1%	16.3%	-15.8%	6.1%	10.2%

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	21.8%	32.1%	10.3%	48.4%	-16.3%
Good health	40.3%	40.7%	0.4%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	31.9%	19.1%	-12.8%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	5.9%	6.2%	0.3%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%

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	28.3%	20%	-8.3%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	10%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	11.6%	-1.6%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.4%	2.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	14.2%	3.8%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	27.4%	34.2%	6.8%	33.8%	0.4%
Other	5.7%	2.6%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.7%	0.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	3.9%	3.9%	2.5%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
White	91.6%	88.4%	-3.2%	81.4%	7.0%
Arab	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	0.6%	1.8%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.8% 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	89.9%	91.8%	1.9%	83.2%	8.6%
European Union	5%	0%	-5.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.9%	91.4%	1.5%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.8%	3.3%	2.5%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	7.6%	0.5%	-7.1%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	4.8%	4.0%	1.9%	2.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Central and Western Africa	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Northgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 211.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.4% higher than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Northgate has the 5th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cottingham North and the 61st highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HU16 5QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Northgate are based on 8 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 Northgate, Cottingham, HU16 5QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU16 5QL

Average Price
£263,425

Semi-Detached
£439,287

Terraced
£202,861

Detached
£474,761

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,222

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northgate

Average Price
£275,312

Semi-Detached
£250,104

Terraced
£193,589

Detached
£463,966

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on NorthgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
191 Northgate, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2023-08-18	£697,761
201 Northgate, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-06-23	£247,088
221 Northgate, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£216,000	2023-04-21	£228,706
201A Northgate, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-05-10	£168,593
219 Northgate, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£173,000	2020-06-12	£217,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU16 5QL

Employment

HU16 5QL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HU16 5QL 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	83
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	6
Education	6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Manufacturing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Construction	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT	- not rated	3,423 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG	- not rated	4,987 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD	- not rated	401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD	3out of 4	401 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD	- not rated	510 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary School Westfield Primary School, Westfield Road , HU16 5PE	3out of 4	803 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP	3out of 4	868 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,199 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX	- not rated	1,199 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS	- not rated	2,710 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH	- not rated	3,254 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH	3out of 4	3,254 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	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	3,211 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,149 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL	- not rated	2,750 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE	- not rated	2,859 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Child and Family Teaching Unit Main Street , Willerby HU10 6DS	- not rated	2,869 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ	- not rated	3,228 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pasco's	King Street, Cottingham	318 yd
Kristoff's	140 Hallgate, Cottingham	328 yd
Raph's Lounge	164 Hallgate, Cottingham	343 yd
Pearl and Jesse's Coffee	177 Hallgate, Cottingham	359 yd
Woksoever	169-171 Hallgate, Cottingham	359 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cross Keys Inn	94 Northgate, Cottingham	281 yd
King William IV Clarke @ CO (cottingham)	152 Hallgate, Cottingham	328 yd
The Back Room	173-175 Hallgate, Cottingham	359 yd
The Hugh Fitz-Baldric	144 Hallgate, Cottingham	367 yd
The Duke Of Cumberland	Market Green, Cottingham	424 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gino Cottingham	212 Hallgate, Cottingham	328 yd
Cottingham Tandoori	210 Hallgate, Cottingham	328 yd
Frydays Cottingham	162 Hallgate, Cottingham	328 yd
Golden Gate	210a Hallgate, Cottingham	341 yd
Lucky House	119 Hallgate, Cottingham	430 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd.	Summers Drive, Cottingham	203 yd
The Co-operative Group	Crescent Street, Cottingham	228 yd
Heron Foods	30 King Street, Cottingham	522 yd
Sainsbury's	34-36 King Street, Cottingham	529 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cottingham Sports Centre KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	195 yd
Hallgate Primary School HALLGATE	grass pitches	398 yd
Hull City Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MILLHOUSE WOODS LANE	grass pitches	681 yd
Westfield Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	803 yd
Badgers Wood BADGERS WOOD	grass pitches	861 yd
Bacon Garth Primary School THE GARTH	grass pitches	863 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	318 Mbit/s
Average download speed	279.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	424 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	424 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	80 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	64.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	86 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HU16 5QL