16,399TOTAL POPULATION
6,910HOUSEHOLDS
4.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HU16 POSTCODE REGION

Hull (HU16)

The HU16 postcode area is located in the Hull postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 544 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the HU16 postcode area, including Beverley, Brough, Cottingham, Hessle, Hornsea, Hull, North Ferriby, Withernsea which come under the local authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in HU16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HU16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


HU16 is a postcode in the Hull district of East Yorkshire, England. It covers the area of Hornsea and the towns and villages of Aldbrough, Beeford, Bewholme, Boynton, Brandesburton, Bubwith, Burrwick, Duggleby, Fangfoss, Garton, Hartoft End, Hayton, Humbleton, Kilham, Lowthorpe, Reighton, Rudston, Seaton, Skipsea, Stonegate, Thornholme, Thorngumbald, Thwing, Wansford, West Newton and Wilsthorpe.

HU16 is a rural area, where farming is an important local industry. Residents benefit from stunning countryside and quiet, scenic villages, with the North York Moors and East Yorkshire Coast providing fantastic outdoor leisure opportunities. The local economy is diverse and there are a number of shops, services and small businesses in the area.

Hornsea is the largest town in the area, and is known for its picturesque East Yorkshire coastline. With over 20 miles of award-winning sandy beaches and a wide range of attractions, it is a popular destination for tourists and holidaymakers. The town also boasts the Hornsea Freeport shopping outlet, the Hornsea Museum, and the Hornsea Mere visitor and water sports centre.

Schools in HU16 include St Lawrence Primary School in Bubwith, Brandesburton Primary School, Scarborough Sixth Form College, Beverley Grammar School and Sirius Academy West. Outdoor activity clubs, football teams and churches are all active in the area, providing great community ties and services.

HU16 is situated close to major trunk roads connecting it to the national motorway network, and has good public transport links with a number of bus routes running through the area and Hornsea railway station connecting the town to the city of Hull and other destinations across East Yorkshire.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in HU16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HU16Yorkshire

Yorkshire

The county of Yorkshire

HU16 is located in the county of Yorkshire, in England.

Yorkshire has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

Yorkshire has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeHU16
Postal TownHull
MSOA NameEast Riding of Yorkshire 025
LSOA NameEast Riding of Yorkshire 025B
CountyYorkshire
RegionYorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

HU16 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HU16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bentley
Cottingham
Eppleworth
Little Weighton
New Village
Raywell
Risby
Rowley
Skidby
The Lawns
Wauldby
Woodmansey
Browse Postcodes in HU16

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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