HU8 is a postcode district in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 747 active and 283 retired postcodes.
The largest share of HU8 (17%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes HU8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in HU8 are around £156k, up 6.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across HU8 at 313 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HU8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
HU8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HU8 postcode area.
35,214
42
£ 33,456 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
HU8 is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £156k. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Euler Academy
Wansbeck Primary School
Bellfield Primary School
Mersey Primary Academy
Longhill Primary School
Neasden Primary School
Spring Cottage Primary School
Westcott Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- Cooplands
- Longhill Superstore
- Premier James Reckitt
- Premier Stores
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crooked Billet
- Crows Nest
- Four In Hand
- Pelican
- Punch Bowl
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda
- Heron Foods
- Heron Foods
- Sainsbury's
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- RSV Cafe
- 1936
- Ares Cafe Bar
- Astoria Bingo & Social Club
- Barbell Kitchen
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Adam Alsabti's Pizzeria
- Arizona
- Burgerology also t/a Hull Foodies
- Chamberlain Chinese Take Away
- Chicken George
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House
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Area Profile: HU8 · Data under Open Government Licence