HU5 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Needlers Way, 0.3km 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 1DE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.6% year-on-year. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00170743 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEEDLERS WAY, HU5 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEEDLERS WAY, HU5 1DE.
299
27
£ 28,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU5 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HU5 1DE has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 1DE. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 102,500
8 sales · Mean £ 105,062
Terraced
£ 97,500
8 sales · Mean £ 102,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU5 1DE are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Stoneferry Primary School
Clifton Primary School
St Nicholas Primary School
Pearson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Raymond Hall Pharmacy1.0 km
- Artisan Bakery0.5 km
- D&D Market0.5 km
- EU International0.5 km
- H & D Market0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- S & J Catering @ Croda0.7 km
- Clare's Cafe0.3 km
- Grand Lebanon0.6 km
- Home0.6 km
- Imam Hassan Association0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Mayfair Hotel / The Bevvy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- New Adelphi Club0.9 km
- St Johns Hotel0.6 km
- St Vincent's Social Club0.9 km
- Haworth Arms1.0 km
- The Alley1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Haris and Co1.0 km
- Ferry Lane Asda on the Move1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Pizza To Go0.5 km
- Fresco0.8 km
- MK Italiano Pizzas0.8 km
- Smithy's fish and chips0.7 km
- D&P1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.2 km
- Cottingham4.7 km
- New Holland6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Clough Road Police Station0.5 km
- Vulcan Street0.5 km
- Obsolete0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HU51DE · Data under Open Government Licence