Strathcona Avenue is in Hull and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU5 4AE 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 Strathcona Avenue, Hull, HU5 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4AD, HU5 4QE, HU5 4AB, HU5 4AG, HU5 4TJ, HU5 4NN, HU5 4QF, HU5 4NR, HU5 4TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 4AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 26.7% | 30.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 21.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 27.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.2% 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% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strathcona Avenue was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strathcona Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North and the 481st highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Strathcona Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2024-09-02 | £166,188 |
| 7 Strathcona Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,956 | 2023-09-28 | £170,945 |
| 29 Strathcona Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-09-04 | £150,807 |
| 45 Strathcona Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-06-14 | £172,612 |
| 31 Strathcona Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-06-12 | £187,955 |
HU5 4AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,081 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,193 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 390 Cottingham Road | 509 yd | |
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 919 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 234 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 385 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 522 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 765 yd | |
| The Inglemire | 589 Inglemire Lane | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake 'N' Bake | 270 Bricknell Avenue | 287 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 334 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 334 yd | |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 367 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 161 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 165 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School Sports Field SLINGSBY CLOSE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 125 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.