Cottingham Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 7RY is located in the University 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, HU6 7RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 7SY, HU6 7SX, HU6 7RZ, HU6 7SA, HU5 2EG, HU5 2DN, HU5 2DA, HU6 7SP, HU5 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU6 7RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 53.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.6% | -4.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around HU6 7RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74.9% | 93% | 18.1% | 37.9% | 55.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 5.2% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -39.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 57.8% | 48.3% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around HU6 7RY this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 3% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.9% | 76% | 34.1% | 16.9% | 59.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 13.6% | -14.4% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 12.5% | 4.1% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 68.7% | 75.8% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 79.4% | 10.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 8.8% | -9.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 79.5% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 18.6% | 7.1% | -11.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottingham Road was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% lower than the Beverley & Newland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottingham Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Beverley & Newland and the 320th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-22 | £317,117 |
| 138 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 140 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 142 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 144 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
HU6 7RY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HU6 7RY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 679 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 209 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 3,383 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,757 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 | 22 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Cafe | University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 129 yd | |
| Wetherspoon at Sanctuary | Cottingham Road | 129 yd | |
| Wildes Coffee Bar | within Canan Turner, University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 129 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori Hull Limited | 108 Cottingham Road | 197 yd | |
| Sultan | 104 Cottingham Road | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 129 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 649 yd | |
| Hull & East Riding Sports Club | Hull And East Riding Sports Ground, Chanterlands Avenue | 784 yd | |
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 802 yd | |
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway | 106 Cottingham Road | 178 yd | |
| UQ Kiosk | Rear of, 51 Cranbrook Avenue | 256 yd | |
| Hei Sei Ya | 27 Exmouth Street | 542 yd | |
| Heiseiya Sushi Bar | 27 Exmouth Street | 542 yd | |
| Burgerly | 212 Newland Avenue | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 516 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 809 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 812 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 863 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 639 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 784 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Marist Sporting Club BEECHFIELD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 1,053 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.