Northumberland Avenue is in Hornsea and in Holderness district. HU18 1EQ is located in the North Holderness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beverley and Holderness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northumberland Avenue, Hornsea, HU18 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU18 1EE, HU18 1EH, HU18 1EG, HU18 1ET, HU18 1EF, HU18 1DZ, HU18 1ED, HU18 1EA, HU18 1BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU18 1EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 HU18 1EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.2% 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 | 18.7% | 14.6% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.8% | 69.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 25.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.4% | 41.3% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 19.3% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 20% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 35.8% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.2% | 98.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Avenue was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the East Wolds and Coastal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northumberland Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in East Wolds and Coastal and the 555th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherley Cottage, 3A Northumberland Avenue, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-10-23 | £410,000 |
| 14 Northumberland Avenue, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2024-09-26 | £385,463 |
| Jasmine Lodge, 17A Northumberland Avenue, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-20 | £433,444 |
| Netherley Cottage, 3A Northumberland Avenue, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £369,500 | 2020-12-15 | £442,635 |
| Pelham House Northumberland Avenue, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2020-07-03 | £494,664 |
HU18 1EQ 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 HU18 1EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsea Nursery School Newbegin , HU18 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsea Community Primary School Newbegin , HU18 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsea Burton Primary School Hornsea Burton Road , HU18 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sigglesthorne Church of England Primary Academy Main Street , Sigglesthorne HU11 5QA | 1out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsea School and Language College Eastgate , HU18 1DW | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Turtle Limited. | 10a Market Place, Hornsea | 609 yd | |
| Baron Hartley Wines Ltd | 12 Market Place, Hornsea | 618 yd | |
| Mille Sapori | 29 Market Place, Hornsea | 641 yd | |
| Lucien's | 7a Newbegin, Hornsea | 770 yd | |
| The Green Owl | 59 Newbegin, Hornsea | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 39 Market Place, Hornsea | 631 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 33 Market Place, Hornsea | 631 yd | |
| New Inn | 21 Market Place, Hornsea | 631 yd | |
| Stackhouse Bar | 8a Newbegin, Hornsea | 707 yd | |
| Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club | Back Southgate, Hornsea | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Restaurant | 19 Market Place, Hornsea | 631 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 17a Market Place, Hornsea | 631 yd | |
| Pizza House | 12-14 Newbegin, Hornsea | 707 yd | |
| Riviera | 19 Newbegin, Hornsea | 770 yd | |
| Bemora kitchen | 30 Newbegin, Hornsea | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 29-51 Newbegin, Hornsea | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsea & District Indoor Bowls Club ATWICK ROAD | indoor bowls | 217 yd |
| Hollis Recreational Ground WESTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Hornsea School & Language College EASTGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 412 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.