HU5 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Needlers Way, 0.2km from Sculcoates in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU5 1DD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 HU5 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00170741 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEEDLERS WAY, HU5 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEEDLERS WAY, HU5 1DD.
291
37
£ 28,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU5 1DD 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
No single demographic signal dominates HU5 1DD — age 37, 12% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £128k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 1DD. The average age is 37.2. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 132,000
1 sales · Mean £ 132,000
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
3 sales · Mean £ 111,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU5 1DD is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stepney Primary School
Rise Academy
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
Clifton Primary School
Stoneferry Primary School
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Pearson Primary School
St Nicholas Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- S & J Catering @ Croda0.9 km
- Bankside Cafe also T/A The Bankside Brownie Co Ltd1.0 km
- Hank Marvin Also T/A Bodrum/ Temptation Burgers0.7 km
- Clare's Cafe0.2 km
- Grand Lebanon0.6 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Alma0.8 km
- Beverley International Food0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Islam Foods Ltd0.7 km
- JJ News0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Haris and Co0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Alpacino Pizza1.0 km
- Fresco0.7 km
- MK Italiano Pizzas0.7 km
- Smithy's fish and chips0.7 km
- Pizza To Go0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- The Mayfair Hotel / The Bevvy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Adelphi Club0.9 km
- St Johns Hotel0.6 km
- St Vincent's Social Club0.9 km
- Grafton Hotel1.0 km
- Harry Pursey0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.0 km
- Cottingham4.8 km
- New Holland6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: HU51DD · Data under Open Government Licence