HU1 1RQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1RQ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (316 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 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00170744 (shared with 175 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU1 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU1 1RQ.
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 1RQ 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 1RQ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU1 1RQ are high at 316 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
Victoria Dock Primary School
Ron Dearing UTC
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Clifton Primary School
Adelaide Primary School
Collingwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Hygge0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Goodwin Pantry0.9 km
- Midland Local0.9 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Royal Hotel0.8 km
- Gilson Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn0.5 km
- Hotel Ibis0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- Kings0.1 km
- Taphouse0.4 km
- Ebenezer Morley0.7 km
- Empress Hotel0.3 km
- Hotham's Gin School & Distillery0.2 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Bert's Pasta Bar0.4 km
- Berts Pizza & Gelato0.4 km
- Minerva Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Tasty0.4 km
- The Edge Hub0.6 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Burger Hut0.6 km
- Golden Fry0.4 km
- Herbys0.6 km
- Rooted in Hull0.5 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Simply Local0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.8 km
- New Holland4.8 km
- Barrow Haven6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Liberty Lane0.1 km
- King William House0.1 km
- Bowlalley Lane0.1 km
- Obsolete0.1 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HU11RQ · Data under Open Government Licence