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

AMANDA CLOSE, HU6 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMANDA CLOSE, HU6 8BJ.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU6 8BJ 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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HU6 8BJ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

HU6 8BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amanda Close, 0.8km from New Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Orchard Park ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HU6 8BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, 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 HU6 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00064951 (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 HU6 8BJ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 104,975

8 sales · Mean £ 114,806

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

Crime around HU6 8BJ is moderate at 53 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 offences158
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft21
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order18

school Local Schools

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The Parks Primary Academy

Good348 pupils0.3 km
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St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good216 pupils0.4 km
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The Green Way Academy

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Road Academy

Good363 pupils1.0 km
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Frederick Holmes School

Good107 pupils1.1 km
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McMillan Nursery School

Good132 pupils1.1 km
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Thorpepark Academy

Good566 pupils1.2 km
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Croxby Primary School

Good319 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • The Red Shop0.8 km
  • Today's Express0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Courts News0.2 km
  • DODO's0.6 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Spotted Dog0.7 km
  • The Inglemire0.6 km
  • Pint & Pot1.0 km
  • Rampant Horse0.7 km
  • Cottingham Bowling Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • China Dragon0.7 km
  • Diago's Deli0.6 km
  • Big Bite0.7 km
  • Burger Bites0.6 km
  • Chicken George0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Police Training Centre Canteen0.3 km
  • Gibbo's Ringside Cafe0.8 km
  • Orchard Community Cafe1.0 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Eurofresh Local0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cottingham1.4 km
  • Hull4.9 km
  • Beverley7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lastingham Close0.1 km
  • Glencourt0.1 km
  • 37th Avenue0.1 km
  • 33rd Avenue0.1 km
  • 32nd Avenue0.2 km