HU1 2AZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Kingston upon Hull in Kingston upon Hull. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's & Docklands ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
Day-to-day life in HU1 2AZ has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Hull, City of. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (331 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 HU1 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00170745 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU1 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU1 2AZ.
202
39
£ 29,500 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU1 2AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HU1 2AZ — age 39, 30% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU1 2AZ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU1 2AZ are high at 331 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Clifton Primary School
Collingwood Primary School
Adelaide Primary School
Rise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Hygge0.5 km
- River City Coffee1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Goodwin Pantry0.8 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Travelodge Hull0.9 km
- The Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Campanile Hotel1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Kings0.3 km
- Taphouse0.5 km
- Ebenezer Morley0.5 km
- Empress Hotel0.1 km
- Hotham's Gin School & Distillery0.0 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Bert's Pasta Bar0.5 km
- Berts Pizza & Gelato0.6 km
- Minerva Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Tasty0.5 km
- The Edge Hub0.5 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Burger Hut0.4 km
- Golden Fry0.2 km
- Herbys0.4 km
- Rooted in Hull0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- One Beyond0.5 km
- Simply Local0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.7 km
- New Holland4.9 km
- Cottingham6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alfred Gelder Street C0.1 km
- Alfred Gelder Street B0.1 km
- Alfred Gelder Street A0.1 km
- Alfred Gelder Street F0.1 km
- Alfred Gelder Street D0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HU12AZ · Data under Open Government Licence