HU5 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henley Villas, 0.5km from Stepney in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HU5 1AU offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £105k, 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 HU5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00170742 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENLEY VILLAS, HU5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY VILLAS, HU5 1AU.
245
38
£ 28,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU5 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
78% of homes in HU5 1AU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 38).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 1AU. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,500
2 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU5 1AU is above average at 104 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
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
63 nearby- Alma0.5 km
- Beverley International Food0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Islam Foods Ltd0.3 km
- JJ News0.4 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- O'Rileys0.9 km
- Banks Harbour0.8 km
- New Adelphi Club0.5 km
- St Johns Hotel0.2 km
- St Vincent's Social Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Hank Marvin Also T/A Bodrum/ Temptation Burgers0.3 km
- Clare's Cafe0.3 km
- Grand Lebanon0.1 km
- Gusto da Gianni0.7 km
- Home0.4 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Haris and Co0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Alpacino Pizza0.7 km
- Fresco0.4 km
- MK Italiano Pizzas0.3 km
- Smithy's fish and chips0.3 km
- Pizza Hot0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.5 km
- The Mayfair Hotel / The Bevvy0.4 km
- The Peoples Republic0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.8 km
- Cottingham4.5 km
- New Holland6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pearson Avenue0.1 km
- Melwood Grove0.1 km
- Epworth Street0.1 km
- Grove Street0.1 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU51AU · Data under Open Government Licence