HU1 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Lowgate, 0.1km from Kingston upon Hull in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's & Docklands ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HU1 1AA offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (249 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for HU1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00170744 (shared with 175 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWGATE, HU1 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWGATE, HU1 1AA.
277
36
£ 29,500 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HU1 1AA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU1 1AA. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
18 sales · Mean £ 98,580
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU1 1AA are high at 249 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hull Trinity House Academy
Ron Dearing UTC
Victoria Dock Primary School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Clifton Primary School
Rise Academy
Collingwood Primary School
Adelaide Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Hygge0.5 km
- Trinity Delicatessan0.2 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- Superdrug Plc1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Gilson Hotel0.8 km
- Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
- The Royal Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Kings0.3 km
- Taphouse0.6 km
- Fretwells0.2 km
- Oscars0.1 km
- Star of the West0.2 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Bert's Pasta Bar0.6 km
- Berts Pizza & Gelato0.6 km
- Minerva Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Tasty0.6 km
- The Edge Hub0.7 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Old Town Store@One Stop0.2 km
- Victoria City0.8 km
- Batch'd1.0 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.3 km
- Everything Toastie0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Adams Fast Food Supplies0.4 km
- B & M0.9 km
- Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.8 km
- New Holland5.0 km
- Cottingham6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Alfred Gelder Street E0.0 km
- St Mary's Church0.0 km
- Alfred Gelder Street D0.1 km
- Bowlalley Lane0.1 km
- Alfred Gelder Street F0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HU11AA · Data under Open Government Licence