Cottingham Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 8QA 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 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4AU, HU5 4AX, HU5 4BD, HU5 4AY, HU5 4AZ, HU5 2DY, HU5 4BL, HU6 8NN, HU5 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU6 8QA, 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 8QA, 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 8QA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-10-03 | £140,000 |
| 312 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-17 | £125,347 |
| 278 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-10-14 | £298,275 |
| 254A Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2022-03-31 | £90,996 |
| 288 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-12-11 | £265,750 |
HU6 8QA 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 8QA 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 | 1,406 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 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,558 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 | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,283 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 | 502 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 676 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 3,139 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 | 482 yd | |
| McDonald's | 390 Cottingham Road | 521 yd | |
| Derwent Cafe | University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 553 yd | |
| Wetherspoon at Sanctuary | Cottingham Road | 553 yd | |
| Wildes Coffee Bar | within Canan Turner, University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 499 yd | |
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 553 yd | |
| Hull & East Riding Sports Club | Hull And East Riding Sports Ground, Chanterlands Avenue | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Square Pan Pizza | 98 The Quadrant | 500 yd | |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 660 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 660 yd | |
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway | 106 Cottingham Road | 852 yd | |
| China Dragon | 514 Inglemire Lane | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 1,041 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 1,068 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 459 Endike Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 769 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 788 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Marist Sporting Club BEECHFIELD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.