HU9 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Great Union Street, 0.2km from Witham in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 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 HU9 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00064591 (shared with 86 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT UNION STREET, HU9 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT UNION STREET, HU9 1AL.
257
37
£ 33,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU9 1AL 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
HU9 1AL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU9 1AL. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU9 1AL is above average at 120 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
Hull Trinity House Academy
Ron Dearing UTC
Victoria Dock Primary School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Buckingham Primary Academy
Rise Academy
Clifton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Ship Inn0.3 km
- Kings0.8 km
- Empress Hotel0.8 km
- Hotham's Gin School & Distillery0.7 km
- Telstar 20.6 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Napoleon`s Casino & Restaurant0.3 km
- Tracey Hanson's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Minerva Masonic Hall0.9 km
- The Restaurant0.9 km
- Ponto Lounge0.9 km
- + 75 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- M W Road Train Tours Limited0.5 km
- Queens Gardens News0.8 km
- Superdrug Plc0.7 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Bodyworld0.5 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Golden Fry0.8 km
- Rooted in Hull0.4 km
- Your Creation0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.5 km
- Lunch Box0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- East Riding Hotel0.9 km
- Osteria @ The Cornmill Hotel0.8 km
- The Crown and Cushion0.7 km
- Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- One Beyond1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.3 km
- New Holland5.5 km
- Cottingham6.5 km
Bus Stops
- New Cleveland Street0.1 km
- Malton Street0.1 km
- New Cleveland Street0.1 km
- North Bridge0.2 km
- Spyvee Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU91AL · Data under Open Government Licence