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

WHITBY AVENUE, HU8 7HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITBY AVENUE, HU8 7HW.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Public order29
Other theft18
Drugs15
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Hull Trinity House Academy

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Buckingham Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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Ron Dearing UTC

Outstanding611 pupils0.9 km
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Mersey Primary Academy

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Craven Primary Academy

Outstanding225 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Dock Primary School

Good300 pupils1.1 km
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Rise Academy

Good148 pupils1.1 km
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Estcourt Primary Academy

Good333 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Adams Fast Food Supplies0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
hotel

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