Area Analysis Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber

HU8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HU8 postcode area.

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Population

35,214

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,456 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £156,775 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4799
Public order1142
Criminal damage and arson1031
Anti-social behaviour920
Burglary742

school Local Schools

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Euler Academy

27 pupils
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Wansbeck Primary School

Good260 pupils
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Bellfield Primary School

Good236 pupils
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Mersey Primary Academy

Good206 pupils
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Longhill Primary School

Good366 pupils
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Neasden Primary School

Good282 pupils
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Spring Cottage Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils
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Westcott Primary School

Good290 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Cooplands
  • Longhill Superstore
  • Premier James Reckitt
  • Premier Stores
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Crooked Billet
  • Crows Nest
  • Four In Hand
  • Pelican
  • Punch Bowl
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda
  • Heron Foods
  • Heron Foods
  • Sainsbury's
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • RSV Cafe
  • 1936
  • Ares Cafe Bar
  • Astoria Bingo & Social Club
  • Barbell Kitchen
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Adam Alsabti's Pizzeria
  • Arizona
  • Burgerology also t/a Hull Foodies
  • Chamberlain Chinese Take Away
  • Chicken George
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Park Lodge Guest House