Cottingham Road is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4AT is located in the Bricknell 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 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4BE, HU6 8NN, HU5 4BB, HU6 8QE, HU6 8NL, HU5 4BG, HU6 8NP, HU6 8QF, HU5 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 4AT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.8% | 48.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 36.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 47.1% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 39% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18% | 12.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.5% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottingham Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bricknell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-04-28 | £267,034 |
| 273 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-13 | £244,189 |
| 267 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2017-04-10 | £343,952 |
| 273 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-02-22 | £378,659 |
| 269 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2013-09-19 | £267,002 |
HU5 4AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 1,405 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 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Free schools | 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 | 868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,526 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 | 664 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 197 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 612 yd | |
| The Dog Hub Cafe @ Oakwood Dog Rescue | Y P I Ferens Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue | 726 yd | |
| The Old Grey Mare Hotel | 191-193 Cottingham Road | 816 yd | |
| Derwent Cafe | University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 155 yd | |
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 888 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 890 yd | |
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 897 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 315 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 315 yd | |
| Aladdin Square Pan Pizza | 98 The Quadrant | 412 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 697 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 724 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 459 Endike Lane | 1,042 yd | |
| Iceland | 481 Endike Lane | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 914 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.