HU3 1DP is an up-and-coming urban area on Railway Houses, 0.4km 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 1DP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00064855 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY HOUSES, HU3 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY HOUSES, HU3 1DP.
238
39
£ 28,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU3 1DP 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 1DP has a significant social housing presence — 39% 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 1DP. The average age is 38.9. 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
£ 80,000
11 sales · Mean £ 74,363
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU3 1DP are high at 212 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
Adelaide Primary School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Thoresby Primary School
Pearson Primary School
The Sullivan Centre
The Venn Boulevard Centre
The Boulevard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Akdeniz International Market0.5 km
- Ayan Butchers0.4 km
- Mini Euro0.5 km
- Nasza Biedronka0.4 km
- Paradise Mini Market0.5 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- O'Rileys0.9 km
- Hustlers Pool Hall0.8 km
- Propaganda0.8 km
- The Sandringham0.9 km
- Botanic Hotel0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Dubai Shisha Cafe0.8 km
- Kurdistan Grillhouse0.6 km
- Mad Volume Climbing0.7 km
- Raj Pavilion0.8 km
- Safin Cafe0.4 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Holly M's0.6 km
- Larino's0.8 km
- Peking Garden0.4 km
- Lahori Grill0.5 km
- Anlaby Road Fisheries0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gilson Hotel0.8 km
- The Anry Hotel0.7 km
- Campanile Hotel0.7 km
- Earlsmere Guesthouse0.8 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Hing Long Hong0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.8 km
- New Holland4.9 km
- Cottingham5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Obsolete0.0 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
- Obsolete0.3 km
- Hull Royal Infirmary0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HU31DP · Data under Open Government Licence