Golf Links Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 8RB 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 Golf Links Road, Hull, HU6 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 8RD, HU6 8QQ, HU6 8QH, HU6 8SW, HU6 8SN, HU6 8SH, HU6 8QJ, HU6 8QN, HU6 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU6 8RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.1% | 48.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HU6 8RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 30.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 53.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 45.3% | 46.5% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 41.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8RB this area, 9.3% 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 | 17.9% | 9.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golf Links Road was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Cottingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golf Links Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North and the 106th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70A Golf Links Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-31 | £259,839 |
| 110 Golf Links Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-02-25 | £137,844 |
| 84 Golf Links Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-01-28 | £138,284 |
| 66 Golf Links Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-04 | £286,111 |
| 104 Golf Links Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-02-26 | £151,397 |
HU6 8RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,600 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 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary Academy Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,454 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 | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,425 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 3,726 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 | 724 yd | |
| Hull serviced apartments Ltd | Thwaite Street, Cottingham | 1,020 yd | |
| Police Training Centre Canteen | Courtland Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inglemire | 589 Inglemire Lane | 142 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 159 yd | |
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 591 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 805 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diago's Deli | 563a Inglemire Lane | 142 yd | |
| Inglemire Pizza | 563 Inglemire Lane | 142 yd | |
| Robin Hood | 553 Inglemire Lane | 263 yd | |
| China Dragon | 514 Inglemire Lane | 518 yd | |
| Endike Friary | 485 Endike Lane | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 481 Endike Lane | 593 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 459 Endike Lane | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 814 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Cottingham Lawn Tennis Club HULL ROAD | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| John Fisher Playing Fields EARLSCOURT | grass pitches | 964 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 | 198.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.