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

HU1 2RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU1 2RJ.

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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 2RJ 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

HU1 2RJ has a significant social housing presence — 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 2RJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 2RJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (334 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 2RJ 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 2RJ. 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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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 2RJ are high at 334 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 offences522
Shoplifting367
Public order176
Other theft89
Anti-social behaviour86

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 pupils0.8 km
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Hull Trinity House Academy

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Ron Dearing UTC

Outstanding611 pupils0.9 km
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Collingwood Primary School

Requires Improvement330 pupils0.9 km
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Clifton Primary School

Outstanding354 pupils1.3 km
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The Sullivan Centre

Outstanding17 pupils1.4 km
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The Venn Boulevard Centre

Outstanding40 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • City Health Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Hygge0.8 km
  • River City Coffee0.5 km
  • Bargain Beers1.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.3 km
  • + 91 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Campanile Hotel0.7 km
  • Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • Travelodge Hull0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Kings0.8 km
  • Taphouse0.8 km
  • Comedy Lounge0.8 km
  • Old English Gentleman0.9 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • Bert's Pasta Bar0.8 km
  • Berts Pizza & Gelato1.0 km
  • Minerva Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Tasty0.8 km
  • The Edge Hub0.2 km
  • + 136 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Burrito Bandido0.6 km
  • Lahori Grill1.0 km
  • Batch'd0.3 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
  • Holly M's0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull0.2 km
  • New Holland4.6 km
  • Barrow Haven5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cottingham Avenue0.0 km
  • St Lukes Street0.1 km
  • Midland Street0.1 km
  • Pease Street0.1 km
  • Ferensway0.1 km