Kirby Drive Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
14 addresses across 1 postcode (HU16), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45901669.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £216,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in East Riding of Yorkshire costs £2,466 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 250 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bridge Group Practice, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £216,000 | £216,000 | £216,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £232,250 | £202,500 | £262,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £356,000 | £356,000 | £356,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £235,000 | £160,000 | £280,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £168,950 | £168,950 | £168,950 |
| 2003 | 3 | £85,000 | £63,000 | £93,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2022 | 7 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £216,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 5 HU16 4DL | Terraced | £202,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 1 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £262,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 10 HU16 4DL | Detached | £356,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2017 | 11 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2017 | 8 HU16 4DL | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2017 | 1 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2016 | 15 HU16 4DL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 4 HU16 4DL | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 10 HU16 4DL | Detached | £192,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 5 HU16 4DL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2011 | 6 HU16 4DL | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 15 May 2009 | 15 HU16 4DL | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2005 | 1 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £168,950 | |
| 24 Jul 2003 | 9 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 7 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 7 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2002 | 17 HU16 4DL | Detached | £93,750 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | 6 HU16 4DL | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 23 May 2002 | 9 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £71,450 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 9 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 22 Jul 1999 | 5 HU16 4DL | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 24 Apr 1998 | 9 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £39,950 | |
| 23 Apr 1997 | 7 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £25,000 | |
| 21 Apr 1997 | 3 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 1 HU16 4DL | Semi-detached | £49,950 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in East Riding of Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,466 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,192 | £2,466 | £3,014 | £3,562 | £4,110 | £4,932 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cottingham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Station Road, Cottingham: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Land at Station Road: up to 70 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Needler Hall Northgate: up to 53 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Needler Hall Northgate: up to 7 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Land and Buildings South of 201 Hallgate, Cottingham: up to 7 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 3 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 6 m and 7 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU16 4DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cottingham 318,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 250 m |
| Hull 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Beverley 754,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottingham Hallgate | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hymers College The Avenues | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hull Ferry Terminal Myton | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Promenade Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 82.8 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bridge Group Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Cottingham | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cottingham Dental Practice | 320 m |
| Hospital | Castle Hill Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northern Neighbourhood Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottingham Service Station, Cottingham Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden 1,950 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | University of Hull 1.5 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Fields 8.9 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Village Road Allotments 2,270 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 110 m west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m west |
| Zion United Reform Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Thwaite Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Baynard Castle | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snuff Mill Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Keldgate Springs | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Jillywoods | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Birkhill Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Bransholme Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Riding of Yorkshire: see them on the East Riding of Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bacon Garth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Parks Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croxby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cottingham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Primary School HU16 4DD | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Cottingham Adult Learning Centre HU16 4DD | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Lucky House HU16 4DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Hallgate Tavern (Wet Sales) HU16 4DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Mr Smiths Delicatessen HU16 4DA | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Hallgate Tavern HU16 4DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| The Lamp Room HU16 4LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| John Turnbull HU16 5QF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2002 |
| Pascos Italian HU16 5QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Costa Coffee HU16 5QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| The Hugh Fitz-Baldric HU16 4BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Hallgate Cafe HU16 4BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Cottingham Pizza HU16 5QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Blonde's HU16 5QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2024 |
| La Scala Cottingham HU16 5QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (25); On or near King Street (20); On or near Canongate (5); On or near Arlington Avenue (4); On or near Creyke Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HU16 4DL: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Caukeel Lane · Church Walk · Hallgate · Arlington Avenue · Broad Lane Close · Victoria's Way · Creyke Close · Canongate · St Marys Mount · King Street · Wasdale Green · Station Road
All the streets in HU16 and across East Riding of Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.