Walnut Close Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
6 addresses across 1 postcode (HU16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45903293.
3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £418,000 across 1 sale. 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. 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. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 920 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, University of Hull, is about 550 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 3 m above sea level. 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Bridge Group Practice, about 1.9 km away. About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 43 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 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £363,500 | £363,500 | £363,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2022 | 4 HU16 4PR | Detached | £418,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 2 HU16 4PR | Detached | £363,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2014 | 3 HU16 4PR | Detached | £290,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 163 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 (24% of about 680 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: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land To The North Of 39 Bainton Grove , Kingston Upon Hull , HU6 8SZ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (620 m)
- Land at Station Road: up to 70 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 5 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 5 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 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU16 4PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cottingham 318,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m |
| Hull 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Hessle 83,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 24 within 800 m; nearest Cottingham Hull Road | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hymers College The Avenues | 3.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Hull Ferry Terminal Myton | 8.8 km |
| Car parks | Promenade Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 22.4 km |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 83.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bridge Group Practice | 1.9 km |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Brian Wilson And Associates | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Castle Hill Hospital | 3.2 km |
| Police station | Northern Neighbourhood Police Station | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | Express Supermarket Cashzone | 1.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest University of Hull 1.5 ha | 550 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,520 m² | 880 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 850 m |
| Allotments | New Village Road Allotments 2,270 m² | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thwaite Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 640 m north-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thwaite Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 640 m north-west |
| Baynard Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km north-west |
| Haltemprice Augustinian priory | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snuff Mill Wood | Wood | 510 m west |
| Keldgate Springs | Wood | 3.0 km west |
| Primrose Wood | Wood | 3.1 km north-east |
| Bransholme Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km north-east |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 4.4 km west |
| Foredyke Clough | Valley | 4.9 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croxby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m | 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 |
| Lift Hall Road | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | 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 | 1.2 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Appleton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kelvin Hall School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyke Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Bacon Garth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newland School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | Report card (Mar 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 |
| Lift Green Way | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Report card (May 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia House HU16 4PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Blazej Madry, Amber Apiary HU6 8TD | Retailers - other | 440 m | Exempt | |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery HU16 4QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hull Road (30); On or near The Orchard (6); On or near Inglemire Lane (3); On or near Walnut Close (2); On or near Outlands Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 4PR: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Outlands Road · Allanson Drive · Hull Road · Royal Walk · The Orchard · Brockenhurst Avenue · Overland Road · Cottingham Road · Merchant Way · Lytham Drive · Apple Tree Walk · Formby Close
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.