Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLACK & AMBER WAY, HU4 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACK & AMBER WAY, HU4 6BQ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HU4 6BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HU4 6BQ's 72% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 34.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HU4 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Black & Amber Way, 0.8km from Gipsyville in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Newington & Gipsyville ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HU4 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00189238 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU4 6BQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

7 sales · Mean £ 133,427

Semi-Detached

£ 189,950

12 sales · Mean £ 183,586

Flat

£ 97,250

4 sales · Mean £ 99,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HU4 6BQ has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Public order36
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting25

school Local Schools

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Wheeler Primary School

Good464 pupils0.4 km
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Francis Askew Primary School

Requires Improvement439 pupils0.5 km
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Eastfield Primary School

Outstanding627 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Newington Academy

Outstanding389 pupils1.1 km
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Paisley Primary School

Good356 pupils1.1 km
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The Boulevard Academy

Requires Improvement634 pupils1.3 km
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Chiltern Primary School

Good482 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Anlaby Express0.5 km
  • Carlton Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Cheap N Cheerful0.8 km
  • Tovwies0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Malt Shovel0.6 km
  • Fiveways Hotel0.7 km
  • Silver Cod0.6 km
  • The Albert Hotel1.0 km
  • The New Griffin0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Tandoor Mahal0.6 km
  • Ciao Cicchetti0.2 km
  • Peter Pan Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Carlton Hotel0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Vongs Kitchen0.6 km
  • Curry Leaf1.0 km
  • East Ocean Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sam's Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Dollie's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pickering Hotel0.7 km
  • Carlton Hotel and Tam Tam Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull3.0 km
  • Hessle4.3 km
  • New Holland4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Boothferry Park0.1 km
  • North Road0.2 km
  • Boothferry Park0.2 km
  • Sledmere Grove0.2 km
  • Norton Grove0.2 km