HU3 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on West Parade, 0.3km from Springbank 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, HU3 1BU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Hull, City of. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £53k, 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 HU3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00064856 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PARADE, HU3 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARADE, HU3 1BU.
277
35
£ 28,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU3 1BU 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
HU3 1BU has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU3 1BU. The average age is 35.0. 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
£ 76,500
2 sales · Mean £ 76,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU3 1BU are high at 169 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
Collingwood Primary School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Pearson Primary School
Thoresby Primary School
Adelaide Primary School
Clifton Primary School
The Boulevard Academy
The Sullivan Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Akdeniz International Market0.4 km
- Ayan Butchers0.3 km
- Beverley International Food1.0 km
- Mini Euro0.4 km
- Nasza Biedronka0.3 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- O'Rileys0.8 km
- Hustlers Pool Hall0.7 km
- Propaganda0.8 km
- The Sandringham0.9 km
- Botanic Hotel0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Dubai Shisha Cafe0.7 km
- Kurdistan Grillhouse0.5 km
- Mad Volume Climbing0.6 km
- Raj Pavilion0.7 km
- Safin Cafe0.3 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Alpacino Pizza1.0 km
- Holly M's0.6 km
- Larino's0.7 km
- Peking Garden0.3 km
- Lahori Grill0.6 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gilson Hotel0.9 km
- The Anry Hotel0.5 km
- Campanile Hotel0.7 km
- Earlsmere Guesthouse0.8 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Budgens0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Hing Long Hong0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.8 km
- New Holland5.0 km
- Cottingham5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Obsolete0.1 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
- Sutton Street0.3 km
- West Parade0.3 km
- Collingwood Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU31BU · Data under Open Government Licence