Cottingham Road is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4AX 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 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4AY, HU5 2DY, HU6 8QA, HU5 2DX, HU5 4BL, HU5 4AU, HU5 4BD, HU5 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 4AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33% | 34.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 50.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 36.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 17% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 39.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 96.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 92.4% | 93.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 93.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottingham Road was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottingham Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bricknell and the 117th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-08-02 | £419,048 |
| 217 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2000-01-28 | £453,134 |
| 217 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 1996-05-02 | £319,121 |
| 215 Cottingham Road, Hull, Humberside Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 1995-11-17 | £263,019 |
HU5 4AX 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,448 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 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,467 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 | 1,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 563 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 3,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Grey Mare Hotel | 191-193 Cottingham Road | 357 yd | |
| Derwent Cafe | University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 445 yd | |
| Wetherspoon at Sanctuary | Cottingham Road | 445 yd | |
| Wildes Coffee Bar | within Canan Turner, University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 445 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 445 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 613 yd | |
| Hull & East Riding Sports Club | Hull And East Riding Sports Ground, Chanterlands Avenue | 663 yd | |
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Square Pan Pizza | 98 The Quadrant | 634 yd | |
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway | 106 Cottingham Road | 735 yd | |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 769 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 769 yd | |
| UQ Kiosk | Rear of, 51 Cranbrook Avenue | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 662 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 707 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 777 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,003 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.