HU8 0RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from East Mount in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Ings ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HU8 0RU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 HU8 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00189271 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HU8 0RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU8 0RU.
312
38
£ 32,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU8 0RU 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
HU8 0RU has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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 HU8 0RU. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
9 sales · Mean £ 112,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU8 0RU has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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
Bellfield Primary School
Euler Academy
Spring Cottage Primary School
Ings Primary School
Neasden Primary School
Longhill Primary School
Maybury Primary School
Thanet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Foodbank @ Ings Primary School1.0 km
- Booze Blitz1.0 km
- Shannon Convenience1.0 km
- Longhill Superstore0.9 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jim's Plaice1.0 km
- Quick Bite1.0 km
- Sharon's Plaice0.6 km
- Spring Cottage Fast Foods0.8 km
- Su Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Four In Hand0.7 km
- Apollo0.9 km
- The Royal Charter0.4 km
- Savoy Hotel0.6 km
- The Robin0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Lodge Bar & Restaurant0.2 km
- Kingston Wesley Methodist Church0.8 km
- Saltshouse Tavern0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mrs I Stewart0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull5.4 km
- Cottingham8.2 km
- New Holland9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Camberwell Close0.1 km
- Hallcoate View0.1 km
- Sutton Park Golf Club0.2 km
- St Bartholomew's Way0.3 km
- Western Gailes Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU80RU · Data under Open Government Licence