HU3 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Spring Bank, 0.5km from Springbank in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (262 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 HU3 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00189244 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING BANK, HU3 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING BANK, HU3 1AF.
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£ 29,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU3 1AF 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, HU3 1AF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU3 1AF. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU3 1AF are high at 262 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
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Collingwood Primary School
Clifton Primary School
Pearson Primary School
Ron Dearing UTC
Hull Trinity House Academy
Rise Academy
Stepney Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- City Health Pharmacy0.9 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.5 km
- Adam Halal Butcher0.6 km
- Art House0.9 km
- Bekhal0.5 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- The Edge Hub0.8 km
- Maggie Rays Catering0.1 km
- Costa0.7 km
- German Donor Kebab0.6 km
- Giselle's Cafe0.8 km
- + 120 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Anry Hotel0.8 km
- Kingston Theatre Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.1 km
- Travelodge Hull0.2 km
- Hotel Ibis0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Botanic Hotel0.8 km
- County Hotel0.5 km
- Hustlers Pool Hall0.2 km
- Oak Vaults0.8 km
- Propaganda0.4 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Everything Toastie0.7 km
- Bagel Factory0.4 km
- Goodwin Fryer0.9 km
- S’wich Bakehouse0.8 km
- Sam's Grill0.3 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Hing Long Hong0.1 km
- The Blue Shop0.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Budgens0.3 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull0.5 km
- New Holland5.3 km
- Cottingham5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Vane Street0.1 km
- Hall Street0.1 km
- Deaf Insitute0.1 km
- Trafalgar Street0.2 km
- College Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU31AF · Data under Open Government Licence