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HU18

HORNSEA

East Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

HU18 is the postcode district for HORNSEA, located in East Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £230,300
1yr change ▼ 8.0%
Crime 84% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£230,300

▼ 8.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

12.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

84% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

Property Prices in HU18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HU18 is £230,300, which is 9% above the East Yorkshire average of £211,309.

Properties in HU18 cost 19.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HU18 have fallen 8.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £303,004 223
Semi-detached £199,801 176
Terraced £175,686 154
Flat £134,958 34
All types £230,300 601

5-Year Price History

£222K £227K £232K £236K £241K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HU18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 12.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HU18 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HU18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HU18 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hornsea Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Hornsea Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Hornsea School and Language College Secondary Not inspected mi
Hornsea Burton Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

355,884

Population

67

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HU18 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HU18 is collected by Hull Council. The Band D rate is £2,236/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HU18 — HORNSEA

Area Summary

HU18 (HORNSEA) offers affordable property prices (£230,300, 20% below national average), low crime (84% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HU18?
The average house price in HU18 (HORNSEA) is £230,300, based on 601 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.0% over the past year.
Is HU18 a safe area to live?
Crime in HU18 is significantly below the national average (12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in HU18?
There are 4 schools in or near HU18. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in HU18?
Council tax in HU18 is collected by Hull Council. The Band D rate is £2,236 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in HU18?
The average broadband download speed in HU18 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in HU18 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in HU18 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 355,884.