HU4 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from East Ella in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Boothferry ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU4 6BS is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 HU4 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00064416 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU4 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU4 6BS.
133
61
£ 37,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU4 6BS 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
HU4 6BS has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU4 6BS. The average age is 61.5. 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)
HU4 6BS has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eastfield Primary School
Wheeler Primary School
Acre Heads Primary School
Ainthorpe Primary School
Francis Askew Primary School
St George's Primary School
Paisley Primary School
Rokeby Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Neise's Diner0.8 km
- Warners Sports Medicine Centre0.7 km
- Ciao Cicchetti0.6 km
- Peter Pan Coffee Shop0.6 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Green Villa0.8 km
- Regent Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Blossom Chinese0.8 km
- House of Pizza0.8 km
- Mrs Hartley's Hot & Cold Food0.5 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Londis / BP0.7 km
- Spring Bank Convenience0.8 km
- Tiers and Celebrations0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hastings Hotel0.5 km
- Fiveways Hotel0.9 km
- Silver Cod0.8 km
- The Three Tuns0.5 km
- Tranby Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Pickering Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull3.3 km
- Cottingham4.1 km
- Hessle4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Anlaby Park Fire Station0.1 km
- St Martin`s Court0.1 km
- Arcon Drive0.2 km
- Belgrave Drive0.2 km
- St Martin's Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU46BS · Data under Open Government Licence