HU3 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1EL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00064848 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU3 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU3 1EL.
269
38
£ 28,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU3 1EL 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 1EL has a significant social housing presence — 57% 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 1EL. The average age is 38.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU3 1EL is above average at 114 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
Thoresby Primary School
Pearson Primary School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Paisley Primary School
Clifton Primary School
The Boulevard Academy
Adelaide Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Bargain Beers0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- Superdrug Plc0.9 km
- Akdeniz International Market0.2 km
- Ayan Butchers0.3 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Venue Catering Partner @ KCOM Stadium (Main Kitchen)0.7 km
- Gravity Trampoline Park1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Lahori Grill0.7 km
- Batch'd0.9 km
- Alpacino Pizza1.0 km
- Holly M's0.8 km
- Larino's0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Haris and Co1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- O'Rileys0.8 km
- Hustlers Pool Hall0.9 km
- Banks Harbour0.9 km
- Hull Deaf Centre0.6 km
- Polar Bear0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.9 km
- Earlsmere Guesthouse0.5 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.8 km
- Travelodge Hull0.9 km
- The Anry Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.1 km
- Cottingham4.7 km
- New Holland5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Street0.2 km
- The Polar Bear0.2 km
- Middleton Street0.2 km
- Princes Avenue0.3 km
- Old Zoological0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU31EL · Data under Open Government Licence