Cottingham Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 7SB 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 7SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 2DH, HU6 7SE, HU6 7SN, HU6 7SD, HU6 7SG, HU6 7SA, HU5 2DG, HU6 7RZ, HU6 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU6 7SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.1% | 49% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.9% 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 | 94.6% | 96.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 59.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -42.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 46.6% | -12.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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 7SB this area, 5% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.1% | 73.4% | 18.3% | 16.9% | 56.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 14.2% | 1.4% | -12.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 13.9% | 4.2% | -9.7% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 66% | 80% | 14.0% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 57.1% | 80.5% | 23.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 6.9% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 8.1% | -11.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 80.2% | 23.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 30.9% | 7.1% | -23.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 13.7% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottingham Road was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Beverley & Newland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cottingham Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Beverley & Newland and the 14th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2017-10-30 | £327,860 |
| 74 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 76 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 78 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
| 80 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2017-01-09 | £5,375,324 |
HU6 7SB 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 7SB 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) | 554 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 180 |
| Other | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 3,176 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 | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,538 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 | 304 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan | 104 Cottingham Road | 97 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori Hull Limited | 108 Cottingham Road | 109 yd | |
| Sweet Little Things | 200 Newland Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Pie + Mash | 209 Newland Avenue | 355 yd | |
| Barleys | 216 Newland Avenue | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 346 yd | |
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 429 yd | |
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 496 yd | |
| Haworth Arms | 449 Beverley Road | 524 yd | |
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway | 106 Cottingham Road | 128 yd | |
| UQ Kiosk | Rear of, 51 Cranbrook Avenue | 218 yd | |
| Kings Burgerly | 41 Cottingham Road | 316 yd | |
| Petra Peri Peri and Grill | 43 Cottingham Road | 341 yd | |
| Burgerly | 212 Newland Avenue | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 640 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 779 yd |
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 964 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Marist Sporting Club BEECHFIELD | grass pitches | 1,077 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.