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 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottingham Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bricknell and the 144th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 | £413,889 |
| 217 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2000-01-28 | £447,556 |
| 217 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 1996-05-02 | £315,192 |
| 215 Cottingham Road, Hull, Humberside Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 1995-11-17 | £259,781 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Primary School Hall Road , HU6 8PP | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Hall Road Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,037 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 | 446 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Grammar School Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent special school | 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.