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

HU8 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU8 0RU.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Bellfield Primary School

Good236 pupils0.5 km
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Euler Academy

27 pupils0.5 km
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Spring Cottage Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils0.9 km
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Ings Primary School

Good284 pupils0.9 km
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Neasden Primary School

Good282 pupils1.0 km
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Longhill Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km
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Maybury Primary School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Thanet Primary School

Good433 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Lodge Bar & Restaurant0.2 km
  • Kingston Wesley Methodist Church0.8 km
  • Saltshouse Tavern0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mrs I Stewart0.8 km
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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