HU3 1LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spring Bank West, 0.6km from Springbank in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Avenue ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 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, up 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HU3 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00064349 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING BANK WEST, HU3 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING BANK WEST, HU3 1LA.
328
38
£ 38,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HU3 1LA is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU3 1LA. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
2 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Terraced
£ 126,000
9 sales · Mean £ 119,666
Flat
£ 71,500
2 sales · Mean £ 71,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU3 1LA is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thoresby Primary School
Collingwood Primary School
Pearson Primary School
Paisley Primary School
The Boulevard Academy
St George's Primary School
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Akdeniz International Market0.4 km
- Ayan Butchers0.6 km
- Mini Euro0.7 km
- Nasza Biedronka0.6 km
- Paradise Mini Market0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Kurdistan Grillhouse0.4 km
- Safin Cafe0.7 km
- Zam Zam0.8 km
- The Old Tram Station0.9 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ KCOM Stadium (Main Kitchen)0.6 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Peking Garden0.6 km
- Lahori Grill0.9 km
- Casa della Pizza0.9 km
- La Unica0.8 km
- Lucky Yu0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Nisa0.8 km
- Hing Long Hong1.0 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Halfway House0.9 km
- Hull Deaf Centre0.9 km
- Polar Bear0.3 km
- Tigers Trust Arena0.7 km
- Botanic Hotel0.3 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Anry Hotel0.4 km
- Earlsmere Guesthouse0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.5 km
- Cottingham4.4 km
- New Holland5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hymers Avenue0.0 km
- Hymers College0.1 km
- Princes Avenue0.1 km
- Brandesburton Street0.2 km
- Sunnybank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU31LA · Data under Open Government Licence