HU8 7TL is a safe, established residential area on James Reckitt Avenue, 0.3km from Garden Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Holderness ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
For families considering a move, HU8 7TL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HU8 7TL are sourced from Output Area E00064617 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES RECKITT AVENUE, HU8 7TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES RECKITT AVENUE, HU8 7TL.
302
41
£ 37,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HU8 7TL — age 41, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 7TL. The average age is 41.2. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,750
14 sales · Mean £ 111,278
Semi-Detached
£ 128,500
4 sales · Mean £ 130,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU8 7TL has low crime rates — 25 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
Westcott Primary School
Mersey Primary Academy
Stoneferry Primary School
Buckingham Primary Academy
Malet Lambert
Estcourt Primary Academy
Gillshill Primary School
Cavendish Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Tru Cafe1.0 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Pelican Cafe0.7 km
- 19360.8 km
- Chamberlain Cafe0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Ferry Lane Asda on the Move0.9 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- MFG Stoneferry Service station1.0 km
- Jackpot0.2 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Mini Market1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chamberlain Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- I Wok0.7 km
- The Frying Pan1.0 km
- Burgerology also t/a Hull Foodies0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Punch Bowl0.5 km
- Pelican0.6 km
- The Bank0.9 km
- Jesmond Arms0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.8 km
- Cottingham6.2 km
- New Holland7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chamberlain Road0.0 km
- Lilac Avenue0.0 km
- Pavilion Close0.1 km
- Brendon Avenue0.2 km
- Dornoch Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU87TL · Data under Open Government Licence