HU6 8SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Inglemire in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Orchard Park ward and the Kingston upon Hull North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU6 8SQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8SQ are sourced from Output Area E00064960 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU6 8SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU6 8SQ.
351
35
£ 29,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU6 8SQ 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
HU6 8SQ has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 8SQ. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU6 8SQ 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
Hall Road Academy
Frederick Holmes School
Croxby Primary School
The Green Way Academy
The Parks Primary Academy
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy
Newland School for Girls
McMillan Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- McColl's0.8 km
- Pie - The Bakery Ta Whoopie Bakery0.8 km
- The Red Shop0.4 km
- Today's Express0.1 km
- Foodbank @ St Alban's Pantry0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Spotted Dog0.1 km
- The Inglemire0.1 km
- The West Bulls0.8 km
- Goodfellowship Inn0.8 km
- Cottingham Bowling Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- McDonald's0.7 km
- Police Training Centre Canteen0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Express Supermarket0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Eurofresh Local0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Aladdin Square Pan Pizza0.6 km
- China Dragon0.3 km
- Diago's Deli0.1 km
- Fairfax Pizza0.8 km
- Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingham1.5 km
- Hull4.5 km
- Hessle7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Arram Grove0.0 km
- Hall Road0.1 km
- Newbald Grove0.2 km
- Endyke Lane0.2 km
- Endike Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU68SQ · Data under Open Government Licence