HU17 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilberforce Crescent, 0.4km from Beverley in Beverley. Administratively it sits within Minster and Woodmansey ward and the Beverley and Holderness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU17 0BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HU17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00065818 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILBERFORCE CRESCENT, HU17 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBERFORCE CRESCENT, HU17 0BU.
274
42
£ 31,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU17 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, HU17 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU17 0BU. The average age is 41.9. 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
Terraced
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 117,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU17 0BU is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Swinemoor Primary School
Beverley St Nicholas Community Primary School
Beverley High School
Beverley Manor Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Premier0.2 km
- Sally's Delicatessen0.2 km
- Sewell Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Trinity House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Foresters Arms1.0 km
- Game Bird0.8 km
- Hull Aero Club0.8 km
- The Highfield0.6 km
- Durham Ox0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Base Fitness0.9 km
- Cafe Pausa, Dunelm1.0 km
- Riverview Cafe0.9 km
- The Lounge@Waffle210.3 km
- The Pie Guys0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Beverley Chicken Land0.6 km
- Burgerly0.7 km
- Coltman Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- K S Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Fes0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beverley0.9 km
- Arram4.1 km
- Cottingham7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Beverley Humber Keel0.2 km
- Beverley Sigston Road0.2 km
- Beverley Swinemoor Lane0.3 km
- Beverley Swinemoor Lane0.3 km
- Beverley Swinemoor Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU170BU · Data under Open Government Licence