HU2 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Street, 0.9km 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 0DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 HU2 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00064834 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO STREET, HU2 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO STREET, HU2 0DY.
267
41
£ 28,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU2 0DY 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
HU2 0DY has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU2 0DY. The average age is 41.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,232
4 sales · Mean £ 98,116
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU2 0DY is moderate at 89 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
Clifton Primary School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Rise Academy
Ron Dearing UTC
Hull Trinity House Academy
Pearson Primary School
Stepney Primary School
Collingwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Chapel Street Mini Market0.9 km
- Today's Express1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- Superdrug Plc0.9 km
- Alma0.7 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Royal Hotel1.0 km
- Campanile Hotel0.5 km
- East Riding Hotel0.2 km
- Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Ebenezer Morley1.0 km
- Comedy Lounge0.8 km
- Old English Gentleman0.6 km
- O'Rileys0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Hispanist1.0 km
- Long An Restaurant1.0 km
- Ponto Lounge0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bond Street Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Burger Hut0.9 km
- Golden Fry0.9 km
- Your Creation0.9 km
- Batch'd0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Haris and Co0.6 km
- B & M0.6 km
- Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.0 km
- Cottingham5.4 km
- New Holland5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Symons Close0.1 km
- Kilburn Avenue0.1 km
- St Paul's Church0.2 km
- Fern Close0.2 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU20DY · Data under Open Government Licence