HU1 1LA is an up-and-coming urban area on Scale Lane, 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (263 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00170744 (shared with 175 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCALE LANE, HU1 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCALE LANE, HU1 1LA.
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
At 78% private renter occupancy, HU1 1LA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1LA. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU1 1LA are high at 263 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
Victoria Dock Primary School
Hull Trinity House Academy
Ron Dearing UTC
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Clifton Primary School
Adelaide Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Hygge0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Goodwin Pantry1.0 km
- Midland Local1.0 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Royal Hotel0.9 km
- Gilson Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Ibis0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Kings0.2 km
- Taphouse0.4 km
- Ebenezer Morley0.8 km
- Empress Hotel0.3 km
- Hotham's Gin School & Distillery0.2 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Bert's Pasta Bar0.4 km
- Berts Pizza & Gelato0.4 km
- Minerva Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Tasty0.5 km
- The Edge Hub0.7 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Burger Hut0.7 km
- Golden Fry0.5 km
- Herbys0.6 km
- Rooted in Hull0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Simply Local0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.9 km
- New Holland4.9 km
- Barrow Haven6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Liberty Lane0.1 km
- Obsolete0.1 km
- Bowlalley Lane0.1 km
- St Mary's Church0.1 km
- King William House0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HU11LA · Data under Open Government Licence