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

HU2 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU2 0BW.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU2 0BW 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in HU2 0BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HU2 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Sculcoates in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HU2 0BW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Hull, City of. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 HU2 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00064832 (shared with 14 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 HU2 0BW. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

HU2 0BW has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Rise Academy

Good148 pupils0.1 km
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Clifton Primary School

Outstanding354 pupils0.5 km
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Stepney Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement187 pupils0.9 km
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Ron Dearing UTC

Outstanding611 pupils0.9 km
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Hull Trinity House Academy

Good637 pupils1.0 km
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Pearson Primary School

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good230 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Alma0.7 km
  • Beverley International Food0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Islam Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • JJ News0.7 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • O'Rileys0.8 km
  • Ship Inn0.9 km
  • County Hotel0.8 km
  • Oak Vaults0.6 km
  • Old Bull & Bush0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Bankside Cafe also T/A The Bankside Brownie Co Ltd0.5 km
  • Dubai Shisha Cafe0.8 km
  • Hank Marvin Also T/A Bodrum/ Temptation Burgers0.8 km
  • Mad Volume Climbing0.9 km
  • Raj Pavilion0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Haris and Co0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Alpacino Pizza0.7 km
  • Fresco0.7 km
  • Larino's0.8 km
  • MK Italiano Pizzas0.8 km
  • Smithy's fish and chips0.7 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
  • Campanile Hotel1.0 km
  • East Riding Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull1.4 km
  • Cottingham5.3 km
  • New Holland6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Street0.1 km
  • Grange Close0.1 km
  • Obsolete0.3 km
  • Obsolete0.3 km
  • Viceroy Close0.3 km