HU8 7HW is an up-and-coming urban area on Whitby Avenue, 0.3km from Witham in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.8% year-on-year. 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 7HW are sourced from Output Area E00064591 (shared with 86 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITBY AVENUE, HU8 7HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITBY AVENUE, HU8 7HW.
257
37
£ 33,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU8 7HW 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 7HW is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending up 32.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 7HW. The average age is 36.5. 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
Terraced
£ 67,250
8 sales · Mean £ 70,122
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU8 7HW is above average at 126 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
Hull Trinity House Academy
Buckingham Primary Academy
Ron Dearing UTC
Mersey Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Victoria Dock Primary School
Rise Academy
Estcourt Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Comedy Lounge0.9 km
- Old English Gentleman0.9 km
- The Thomas Strawberry0.5 km
- Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- Oak Vaults0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- The Venue History Centre0.9 km
- Giselle's Cafe0.9 km
- AntiI Sauté Sauté Club @ The White Hart0.8 km
- Barbell Kitchen0.4 km
- Hangout Artisan Bakehouse0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
- Royal Fisheries0.9 km
- Rooted in Hull0.8 km
- Chinese Express0.3 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Foodbank @ Mersey Primary Academy1.0 km
- J C Sweets1.0 km
- M W Road Train Tours Limited1.0 km
- B & M0.6 km
- Flavourz And Guildhall Civic Catering0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Adams Fast Food Supplies0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Osteria @ The Cornmill Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull1.6 km
- New Holland6.0 km
- Cottingham6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Row0.3 km
- Eagle Terrace0.3 km
- Egton Street0.3 km
- Mulgrave Street0.3 km
- Holborn Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU87HW · Data under Open Government Licence