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

LOWGATE, HU1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWGATE, HU1 1EA.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

78% of homes in HU1 1EA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HU1 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Lowgate, 0.2km 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 1EA offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (280 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00170744 (shared with 175 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU1 1EA. 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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,950

1 sales · Mean £ 140,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near HU1 1EA are high at 280 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.

Violence and sexual offences321
Public order111
Shoplifting90
Other theft60
Anti-social behaviour47

school Local Schools

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Hull Trinity House Academy

Good637 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Dock Primary School

Good300 pupils0.6 km
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Ron Dearing UTC

Outstanding611 pupils0.6 km
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St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.1 km
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Clifton Primary School

Outstanding354 pupils1.4 km
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Adelaide Primary School

Good475 pupils1.5 km
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Collingwood Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils1.6 km
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Rise Academy

Good148 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Hygge0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Goodwin Pantry0.9 km
  • Midland Local0.9 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • Gilson Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn0.6 km
  • Hotel Ibis0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • Kings0.2 km
  • Taphouse0.5 km
  • Ebenezer Morley0.7 km
  • Empress Hotel0.3 km
  • Hotham's Gin School & Distillery0.2 km
  • + 61 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • Bert's Pasta Bar0.5 km
  • Berts Pizza & Gelato0.5 km
  • Minerva Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Tasty0.5 km
  • The Edge Hub0.7 km
  • + 124 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Burger Hut0.6 km
  • Golden Fry0.4 km
  • Herbys0.6 km
  • Rooted in Hull0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • One Beyond0.7 km
  • Simply Local0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull0.9 km
  • New Holland4.9 km
  • Barrow Haven6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowlalley Lane0.0 km
  • St Mary's Church0.1 km
  • Liberty Lane0.1 km
  • Obsolete0.1 km
  • King William House0.2 km