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

HU5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU5 1BF.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 30,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU5 1BF 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HU5 1BF is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

HU5 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Sculcoates in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Beverley & Newland ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HU5 1BF offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00064912 (shared with 9 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 HU5 1BF. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.1%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

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

Crime rates near HU5 1BF are high at 155 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.

Violence and sexual offences351
Criminal damage and arson85
Public order77
Drugs67
Other theft64

school Local Schools

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Stepney Primary School

Good223 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Newland St John's Church of England Academy

Good253 pupils0.9 km
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Rise Academy

Good148 pupils0.9 km
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Pearson Primary School

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Clifton Primary School

Outstanding354 pupils1.0 km
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Sidmouth Primary School

Good357 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Alma0.7 km
  • Beverley International Food0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Islam Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • JJ News0.6 km
  • + 55 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Hank Marvin Also T/A Bodrum/ Temptation Burgers0.5 km
  • Aunt Bibby’s Poolroom & Sports Bar0.8 km
  • Barleys0.8 km
  • Cafe One 110.8 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Haris and Co0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Alpacino Pizza0.9 km
  • Fresco0.6 km
  • MK Italiano Pizzas0.5 km
  • Smithy's fish and chips0.5 km
  • Bando Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Haworth Arms0.8 km
  • New Adelphi Club0.5 km
  • St Johns Hotel0.3 km
  • St Vincent's Social Club0.6 km
  • Vox Box Hull0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • The Mayfair Hotel / The Bevvy0.3 km
  • The Peoples Republic0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull2.1 km
  • Cottingham4.4 km
  • New Holland6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Melwood Grove0.3 km
  • Ryde Street0.3 km
  • Lambert Street0.3 km
  • Pearson Avenue0.3 km
  • Obsolete0.3 km