HU1 2EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Paragon Street in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's & Docklands ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU1 2EH is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 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 HU1 2EH are sourced from Output Area E00064816 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU1 2EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU1 2EH.
230
46
£ 29,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU1 2EH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, HU1 2EH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU1 2EH. The average age is 45.6. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU1 2EH is above average at 106 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
Adelaide Primary School
Hull Trinity House Academy
Ron Dearing UTC
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Victoria Dock Primary School
Collingwood Primary School
The Venn Boulevard Centre
The Sullivan Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Trinity Delicatessan0.7 km
- City Health Pharmacy0.6 km
- Hygge0.5 km
- River City Coffee0.3 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Gilson Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Hotel Ibis0.4 km
- The Crown and Cushion0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Fretwells0.8 km
- Oscars0.7 km
- Star of the West0.6 km
- Ye Olde Black Boy0.9 km
- Kings0.6 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Bonus Arena Hull0.3 km
- Dexters Bar0.5 km
- Dirty Dicks0.8 km
- Head of Steam0.5 km
- Hitchcock's Vegetarian Restaurant0.9 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Old Town Store@One Stop0.7 km
- Burrito Bandido0.6 km
- Batch'd0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebabs1.0 km
- Mandy's Bakery0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- B & M1.0 km
- Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.6 km
- New Holland4.3 km
- Barrow Haven5.7 km
Bus Stops
- English Street0.1 km
- Kingston Retail Park0.1 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
- Obsolete0.2 km
- Obsolete0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU12EH · Data under Open Government Licence