HU5 5SR is a safe, established residential area on Colwall Avenue in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Derringham ward and the Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency.
HU5 5SR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HU5 5SR are sourced from Output Area E00064574 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLWALL AVENUE, HU5 5SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWALL AVENUE, HU5 5SR.
255
39
£ 32,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU5 5SR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HU5 5SR is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU5 5SR. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 106,000
19 sales · Mean £ 107,943
Terraced
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU5 5SR has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Appleton Primary School
Priory Primary School
Kelvin Hall School
Croxby Primary School
Wold Academy
Bricknell Primary School
Hall Road Academy
Ainthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Express Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Wake 'N' Bake0.7 km
- Hartoft Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Lingering Gardens0.7 km
- Pizza Experts0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Kelvin Hall Community Pantry0.7 km
- Go Local0.5 km
- Whitworths Chemist0.7 km
- Fareshare @ Priory Children's Centre0.5 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Barrowman0.5 km
- The West Bulls0.8 km
- The Abbey Hotel0.6 km
- The Priory Inn (Tanks Tavern)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham2.1 km
- Hull4.1 km
- Hessle5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ledbury Road0.2 km
- Priory Road0.3 km
- Obsolete0.3 km
- Arden Court0.3 km
- Easby Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU55SR · Data under Open Government Licence