Lythe Avenue is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4SZ 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 Lythe Avenue, Hull, HU5 4SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4TN, HU5 4TA, HU5 4SP, HU5 4TB, HU5 4QD, HU5 4SY, HU5 4SA, HU5 4SX, HU5 4SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU5 4SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 31% | 35.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 41% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 33.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 35.1% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 24.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 21.2% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 20.7% | 10.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 21.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96% | 95.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.6% | 96.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lythe Avenue was 110.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% higher than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lythe Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North and the 169th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Lythe Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-02-28 | £183,338 |
| 53 Lythe Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2014-10-10 | £183,141 |
| 53 Lythe Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2014-09-18 | £194,178 |
| 55 Lythe Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-08-07 | £208,066 |
| 55 Lythe Avenue, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-05-27 | £192,855 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,195 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 | 66 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,461 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 | 915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,395 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 | 1,446 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 390 Cottingham Road | 813 yd | |
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 110 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 486 yd | |
| The Inglemire | 589 Inglemire Lane | 802 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 812 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake 'N' Bake | 270 Bricknell Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 689 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 382 yd | |
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 402 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School Sports Field SLINGSBY CLOSE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Cottingham Lawn Tennis Club HULL ROAD | tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 866 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 | 205.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.