Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILBAR GROVE, HU5 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBAR GROVE, HU5 2BU.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HU5 2BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HU5 2BU is a safe, established residential area on Wilbar Grove, 0.4km from Newland Park in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Bricknell ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.

For families considering a move, HU5 2BU represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HU5 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00064521 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 2BU. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 124,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HU5 2BU has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Burglary25
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Sidmouth Primary School

Good357 pupils0.5 km
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Bricknell Primary School

Outstanding659 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Newland School for Girls

Good628 pupils1.0 km
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Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy

Good316 pupils1.2 km
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Thoresby Primary School

Outstanding540 pupils1.2 km
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Kelvin Hall School

Outstanding1543 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • AK Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Fairshare@ Sidmouth Primary School0.5 km
  • Dlien Market0.6 km
  • Fruitopia0.6 km
  • Hull Community Church0.8 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Asylum, University House0.7 km
  • Grafton Hotel0.8 km
  • Hull & East Riding Sports Club0.2 km
  • Piper Club0.7 km
  • The National1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Latus Training0.6 km
  • The Old Grey Mare Hotel0.6 km
  • DownTown Doughnuts Hull0.7 km
  • Larkins0.6 km
  • Level0.7 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Hei Sei Ya0.5 km
  • Heiseiya Sushi Bar0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Island Takeaway0.7 km
  • UQ Kiosk0.9 km
  • Berlin Doner Co0.7 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Peoples Republic0.6 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull2.6 km
  • Cottingham3.3 km
  • New Holland6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Obsolete0.3 km
  • Obsolete0.3 km
  • Obsolete0.4 km
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