HU6 8AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from New Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within University ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU6 8AJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 HU6 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00065144 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU6 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU6 8AJ.
290
34
£ 29,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU6 8AJ 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in HU6 8AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU6 8AJ. The average age is 34.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU6 8AJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Parks Primary Academy
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy
Hall Road Academy
Frederick Holmes School
The Green Way Academy
Croxby Primary School
McMillan Nursery School
Newland School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Pie - The Bakery Ta Whoopie Bakery1.0 km
- The Red Shop0.5 km
- Today's Express0.3 km
- Foodbank @ St Alban's Pantry0.8 km
- Foodbank @ The Parks Childrens Centre0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Spotted Dog0.3 km
- The Inglemire0.3 km
- The West Bulls1.0 km
- Cottingham Bowling Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- McDonald's0.9 km
- Police Training Centre Canteen0.6 km
- Hull serviced apartments Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Aladdin Square Pan Pizza0.8 km
- China Dragon0.4 km
- Diago's Deli0.3 km
- Inglemire Pizza0.3 km
- Big Bite0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Eurofresh Local0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham1.4 km
- Hull4.7 km
- Beverley7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Endike Lane0.0 km
- Levisham Close0.1 km
- Beeford Grove0.1 km
- Endyke Lane0.1 km
- Ruswarp Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU68AJ · Data under Open Government Licence