HU4 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Black & Amber Way, 0.8km from Gipsyville in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Newington & Gipsyville ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HU4 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00189238 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACK & AMBER WAY, HU4 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACK & AMBER WAY, HU4 6BQ.
314
39
£ 33,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU4 6BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HU4 6BQ's 72% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 34.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU4 6BQ. The average age is 39.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 133,427
Semi-Detached
£ 189,950
12 sales · Mean £ 183,586
Flat
£ 97,250
4 sales · Mean £ 99,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU4 6BQ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wheeler Primary School
Francis Askew Primary School
Eastfield Primary School
St George's Primary School
Newington Academy
Paisley Primary School
The Boulevard Academy
Chiltern Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Anlaby Express0.5 km
- Carlton Convenience Store0.7 km
- Cheap N Cheerful0.8 km
- Tovwies0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Malt Shovel0.6 km
- Fiveways Hotel0.7 km
- Silver Cod0.6 km
- The Albert Hotel1.0 km
- The New Griffin0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Tandoor Mahal0.6 km
- Ciao Cicchetti0.2 km
- Peter Pan Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Carlton Hotel0.7 km
- McDonald's0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Vongs Kitchen0.6 km
- Curry Leaf1.0 km
- East Ocean Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Sam's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Dollie's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pickering Hotel0.7 km
- Carlton Hotel and Tam Tam Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull3.0 km
- Hessle4.3 km
- New Holland4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Boothferry Park0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Boothferry Park0.2 km
- Sledmere Grove0.2 km
- Norton Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU46BQ · Data under Open Government Licence