Cottingham Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 2DH is located in the Beverley & Newland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottingham Road, Hull, HU5 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 2DA, HU6 7RZ, HU6 7SB, HU6 7SA, HU5 2LS, HU5 2DB, HU6 7SN, HU6 7SP, HU5 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU5 2DH is primarily male, with 67.7% of the population 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 | 45.5% | 32.3% | -13.2% | 51.0% | -18.7% |
| Male | 54.5% | 67.7% | 13.2% | 49.0% | 18.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HU5 2DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 79.7% | 69.3% | -10.4% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13% | 24.6% | 11.6% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 57.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.2% | 40.2% | -6.0% | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 31.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.1% | 76.2% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 62.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 62.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 22.2% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 61.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 20.6% | 6.0% | 14.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottingham Road was 91.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottingham Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Avenue and the 405th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-04-22 | £289,252 |
| Community Centre Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £459,600 | 2020-10-20 | £529,861 |
| 111 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 143 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2005-04-08 | £217,432 |
| 145 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2004-12-21 | £265,860 |
HU5 2DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in HU5 2DH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 184 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 55 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 3,177 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 248 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan | 104 Cottingham Road | 66 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori Hull Limited | 108 Cottingham Road | 75 yd | |
| Sweet Little Things | 200 Newland Avenue | 272 yd | |
| Pie + Mash | 209 Newland Avenue | 356 yd | |
| Noodle Plus | 191-195 Newland Avenue | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 372 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 411 yd | |
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 570 yd | |
| Haworth Arms | 449 Beverley Road | 597 yd | |
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway | 106 Cottingham Road | 85 yd | |
| UQ Kiosk | Rear of, 51 Cranbrook Avenue | 246 yd | |
| Hei Sei Ya | 27 Exmouth Street | 363 yd | |
| Heiseiya Sushi Bar | 27 Exmouth Street | 363 yd | |
| Kings Burgerly | 41 Cottingham Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 272 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 636 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 789 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 873 yd |
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 877 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 326.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 550 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.