Crescent Street is in Cottingham and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU16 5QS is located in the Cottingham North 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 Crescent Street, Cottingham, HU16 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU16 5QT, HU16 5RU, HU16 4BJ, HU16 5SS, HU16 5QU, HU16 4BB, HU16 4BD, HU16 5RR, HU16 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU16 5QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.2% | 29.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 37% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 22.8% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 21.6% | 16.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 33.9% | -2.3% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.2% | 98.6% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 94.2% | 96.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Street was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% lower than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North and the 333rd highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudorfields Crescent Street, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2004-01-16 | £383,725 |
| Cherry Cottage Crescent Street, Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 1997-08-01 | £327,531 |
HU16 5QS 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 5QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Westfield Road , HU16 5PE | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College , Well Lane HU10 6HB | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,104 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 | 3,216 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 5,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristoff's | 140 Hallgate, Cottingham | 102 yd | |
| Raph's Lounge | 164 Hallgate, Cottingham | 123 yd | |
| Pearl and Jesse's Coffee | 177 Hallgate, Cottingham | 127 yd | |
| Woksoever | 169-171 Hallgate, Cottingham | 128 yd | |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant | 205 Hallgate, Cottingham | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William IV Clarke @ CO (cottingham) | 152 Hallgate, Cottingham | 102 yd | |
| The Back Room | 173-175 Hallgate, Cottingham | 128 yd | |
| The Hugh Fitz-Baldric | 144 Hallgate, Cottingham | 171 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cumberland | Market Green, Cottingham | 201 yd | |
| Hallgate Tavern | 125-127 Hallgate, Cottingham | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gino Cottingham | 212 Hallgate, Cottingham | 102 yd | |
| Cottingham Tandoori | 210 Hallgate, Cottingham | 102 yd | |
| Frydays Cottingham | 162 Hallgate, Cottingham | 102 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 210a Hallgate, Cottingham | 122 yd | |
| Lucky House | 119 Hallgate, Cottingham | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Crescent Street, Cottingham | 5 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Summers Drive, Cottingham | 225 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 30 King Street, Cottingham | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 34-36 King Street, Cottingham | 307 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Primary School HALLGATE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Cottingham Sports Centre KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Bacon Garth Primary School THE GARTH | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Westfield Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Hull City Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MILLHOUSE WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Abbots Walk Recreation Field Abbots Walk | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Badgers Wood BADGERS WOOD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.