The HU16 4 Hull (Cottingham) Postcode Sector
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The HU16 4 postcode sector is within the county of East Riding of Yorkshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the HU16 4 postcode sector is home to 6,723 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 182 already in use, that leaves 218 potentially available.
The HU16 4 postal code covers the settlement of COTTINGHAM.
The HU16 4 Postcode shares a border with HU6 8 (HULL), HU6 9 (HULL), HU5 4 (HULL), HU5 5 (HULL), HU6 0 (Dunswell), HU16 5 (COTTINGHAM, Skidby, Raywell) and HU17 0 (BEVERLEY, Woodmansey, Weel).
Map of HU16 4
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Key facts
- Within the post town of COTTINGHAM.
- HU16 4 is in the HU16 district, within the HU Hull area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Cottingham Delivery Office.
- Area: 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km² / 1,396.90 acres).
Street list for HU16 4
OLD DUNSWELL LANE NORTH
Dunswell, East Riding of Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 45915476
OLD DUNSWELL LANE SOUTH
Dunswell, East Riding of Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 45915477
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| KING STREET | 133 |
| LAWSON AVENUE | 85 |
| HULL ROAD B1233 | 48 |
| NORTH MOOR LANE SOUTH | 31 |
| HALLGATE | 30 |
| SPENCER WAY | 24 |
| ENDYKE LANE | 23 |
| KEN SMITH WAY | 20 |
| FINKLE STREET | 20 |
| HEATH ROYAL COURT | 19 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 |
| Shoplifting | 128 |
| Public order | 94 |
| Other theft | 93 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 |
| Vehicle crime | 42 |
| Bicycle theft | 18 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
Community school
Hallgate Primary School, Cottingham, , HU16 4DD
Head: Mrs Chrissie Shiels
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-09-12
Pupils: 328
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £345,492 | 20 | £376,430 | 32 | £358,129 | 19 | £317,983 | 26 |
| Semi-detached | £244,660 | 64 | £249,754 | 45 | £242,599 | 57 | £246,986 | 57 |
| Terraced | £186,281 | 32 | £173,769 | 34 | £225,472 | 18 | £174,730 | 44 |
| Flats | £129,550 | 10 | £93,200 | 10 | £118,063 | 16 | £105,889 | 18 |
Important postcodes and buildings
HU16 4AJ is the postcode for Cottingham Medical Centre, 17-19 South Street
HU16 4DD is the postcode for Hallgate County Junior School, Hallgate, Adult Learning Centre, Hallgate, and Hallgate Primary School, Hallgate
HU16 4QX is the postcode for 45, Thwaite Street
HU16 4RE is the postcode for BOTANIC GARDENS UNIVERSITY OF HULL, University of Hull, Thwaite Hall, Thwaite Street, and University of Hull, Thwaite Hall, Thwaite Street
Administrative coverage
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Maps and visuals
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Weather forecast for HU16 4
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