HU5 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Sculcoates Lane, 0.4km 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 1DW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.0% 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00064900 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCULCOATES LANE, HU5 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCULCOATES LANE, HU5 1DW.
289
39
£ 28,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU5 1DW 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 1DW — age 39, 12% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £55k. Property prices are trending up 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 1DW. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 55,500
2 sales · Mean £ 55,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HU5 1DW are high at 148 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
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
Rise Academy
Pearson Primary School
Clifton Primary School
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
St Nicholas Primary School
Sidmouth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Raymond Hall Pharmacy1.0 km
- Alma0.5 km
- Beverley International Food0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Islam Foods Ltd0.4 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- S & J Catering @ Croda1.0 km
- Hank Marvin Also T/A Bodrum/ Temptation Burgers0.4 km
- Clare's Cafe0.1 km
- Grand Lebanon0.2 km
- Gusto da Gianni0.8 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- O'Rileys1.0 km
- Banks Harbour0.9 km
- New Adelphi Club0.6 km
- St Johns Hotel0.3 km
- St Vincent's Social Club0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Haris and Co0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Alpacino Pizza0.8 km
- Fresco0.5 km
- MK Italiano Pizzas0.4 km
- Smithy's fish and chips0.4 km
- Pizza Hot0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.7 km
- The Mayfair Hotel / The Bevvy0.4 km
- The Peoples Republic0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.9 km
- Cottingham4.5 km
- New Holland6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Melwood Grove0.2 km
- Pearson Avenue0.2 km
- Epworth Street0.2 km
- Grove Street0.3 km
- Obsolete0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU51DW · Data under Open Government Licence