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

MIDLAND STREET, HU1 2RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDLAND STREET, HU1 2RA.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU1 2RA 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 85% social renting, HU1 2RA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

HU1 2RA is an up-and-coming urban area on Midland Street, 0.3km 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 2RA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Hull, City of. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (327 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 2RA are sourced from Output Area E00064818 (shared with 8 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 HU1 2RA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.4%
Other / Mixed21.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 14%
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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 rates near HU1 2RA are high at 327 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.

Violence and sexual offences539
Shoplifting367
Public order180
Other theft92
Anti-social behaviour91

school Local Schools

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Adelaide Primary School

Good475 pupils0.7 km
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St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement187 pupils0.7 km
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Hull Trinity House Academy

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Collingwood Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.9 km
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Ron Dearing UTC

Outstanding611 pupils0.9 km
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Clifton Primary School

Outstanding354 pupils1.2 km
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The Venn Boulevard Centre

Outstanding40 pupils1.3 km
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The Sullivan Centre

Outstanding17 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • City Health Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Hygge0.9 km
  • River City Coffee0.6 km
  • Bargain Beers0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.3 km
  • + 97 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.7 km
  • Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • Travelodge Hull0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Kings0.9 km
  • Taphouse0.9 km
  • Comedy Lounge0.8 km
  • Old English Gentleman0.9 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • Bert's Pasta Bar0.8 km
  • Minerva Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • Tasty0.9 km
  • The Edge Hub0.3 km
  • The Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 136 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Burrito Bandido0.7 km
  • Lahori Grill1.0 km
  • Batch'd0.3 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
  • Holly M's0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Hing Long Hong0.7 km
  • The Blue Shop0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull0.2 km
  • New Holland4.6 km
  • Cottingham5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Midland Street0.0 km
  • Pease Street0.0 km
  • Hull Rail Station0.1 km
  • Cottingham Avenue0.1 km
  • Ferensway0.1 km