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HU16 5ND Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About HU16 5ND: area rating, property, schools and local change
HU16 5ND is a postcode in Cottingham North, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HU16 5ND, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HU16 5ND are local prosperity and health, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HU16 5ND is based on East Riding of Yorkshire 022 Census 2021. It covers 7,057 residents, 302 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near HU16 5ND, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HU16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £223k from 106 rolling sales, down 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HU16 5ND can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HU16 5ND by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HU16 5ND is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HU16 5ND
Is HU16 5ND a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HU16 5ND?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HU16 5ND?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HU16 5ND?
LocaleIQ matched HU16 5ND to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HU16 5ND?
The latest median sold price is £223k based on 106 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HU16 5ND?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.