Cottingham Road is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 8QS 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 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 8QT, HU5 4NJ, HU6 8QR, HU5 4AA, HU6 8QW, HU6 8QU, HU5 4QZ, HU6 8SA, HU5 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU6 8QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 45.1% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 56% | 58.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around HU6 8QS this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 9.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 40.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81% | 85.3% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 9.2% | 4.3% | -4.9% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 78.2% | 85.2% | 7.0% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 6.7% | -6.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 84.4% | 6.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottingham Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottingham Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bricknell and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-04-28 | £147,059 |
| 444 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2023-03-24 | £165,849 |
| 450 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-02-24 | £256,643 |
| 452 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-31 | £196,840 |
| 434 Cottingham Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2017-12-21 | £131,546 |
HU6 8QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 198 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 3,603 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 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Hall Road Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,784 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 | - not rated | 797 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 209 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 902 yd | |
| The Dog Hub Cafe @ Oakwood Dog Rescue | Y P I Ferens Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue | 1,009 yd | |
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 251 yd | |
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 497 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 633 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 651 yd | |
| The Inglemire | 589 Inglemire Lane | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 161 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 161 yd | |
| Wake 'N' Bake | 270 Bricknell Avenue | 436 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 458 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 396 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Iceland | 481 Endike Lane | 970 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 459 Endike Lane | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 369 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School Sports Field SLINGSBY CLOSE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 284 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.