HU5 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Stepney in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU5 1AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 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 HU5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00064900 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU5 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU5 1AF.
289
39
£ 28,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU5 1AF 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
HU5 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 12% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 1AF. The average age is 39.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU5 1AF is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stepney Primary School
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
Pearson Primary School
Rise Academy
Clifton Primary School
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Sidmouth Primary School
St Nicholas Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Raymond Hall Pharmacy0.9 km
- Alma0.6 km
- Beverley International Food0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Islam Foods Ltd0.4 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- S & J Catering @ Croda1.0 km
- Hank Marvin Also T/A Bodrum/ Temptation Burgers0.4 km
- Clare's Cafe0.3 km
- Grand Lebanon0.1 km
- Gusto da Gianni0.6 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- O'Rileys1.0 km
- Banks Harbour0.9 km
- New Adelphi Club0.4 km
- St Johns Hotel0.2 km
- St Vincent's Social Club0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Haris and Co0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Alpacino Pizza0.8 km
- Fresco0.5 km
- MK Italiano Pizzas0.4 km
- Smithy's fish and chips0.4 km
- Pizza Hot0.7 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.5 km
- The Mayfair Hotel / The Bevvy0.3 km
- The Peoples Republic0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.9 km
- Cottingham4.4 km
- New Holland6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Melwood Grove0.1 km
- Pearson Avenue0.1 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
- Epworth Street0.2 km
- Grove Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU51AF · Data under Open Government Licence