HU8 8PN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Oval, 0.1km from Garden Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
For serious buyers, HU8 8PN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for HU8 8PN are sourced from Output Area E00064582 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE OVAL, HU8 8PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OVAL, HU8 8PN.
249
51
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HU8 8PN spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 8PN. The average age is 51.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 319,750
6 sales · Mean £ 323,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU8 8PN has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westcott Primary School
Mersey Primary Academy
Buckingham Primary Academy
Malet Lambert
Estcourt Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
Stoneferry Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Don Dixon0.8 km
- Go Local0.7 km
- Karpaty Bakery0.5 km
- Newbridge Food and Wine0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Highland Laddie0.6 km
- Jesmond Arms0.6 km
- Lenny's0.8 km
- Pelican0.7 km
- The Bank0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Chyrelles0.5 km
- Crazy Kids0.6 km
- Green Cafe0.7 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Garden Village Catering and Tearoom0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.7 km
- Cake and shake company limited0.6 km
- Chili Thai0.8 km
- G R Fish and Chips0.7 km
- King Square Pizza0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.9 km
- Cottingham6.6 km
- New Holland7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lilac Avenue0.4 km
- Addison Gardens0.4 km
- Chamberlain Road0.4 km
- Swinburne Street0.4 km
- Chestnut Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HU88PN · Data under Open Government Licence