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

DORNOCH DRIVE, HU8 8JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORNOCH DRIVE, HU8 8JL.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU8 8JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HU8 8JL spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 28.5% year-on-year.

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

HU8 8JL is a safe, established residential area on Dornoch Drive, 0.5km 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 8JL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HU8 8JL are sourced from Output Area E00064651 (shared with 3 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 8JL. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

21 sales · Mean £ 154,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HU8 8JL has low crime rates — 24 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 offences61
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary9
Other theft8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Westcott Primary School

Good290 pupils0.3 km
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Mersey Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Malet Lambert

Good1579 pupils0.8 km
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Stoneferry Primary School

Good176 pupils1.0 km
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Buckingham Primary Academy

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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Cavendish Primary School

Inadequate318 pupils1.1 km
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Gillshill Primary School

Good505 pupils1.1 km
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Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy

Good453 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Karpaty Bakery0.9 km
  • Superdeals Mini Market1.0 km
  • Today's Local1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Foodbank @ Mersey Primary Academy0.7 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chyrelles0.9 km
  • Garden Village Catering and Tearoom0.5 km
  • The Venue Woodford0.7 km
  • Pelican Cafe0.4 km
  • 19360.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Park Lodge Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Lenny's1.0 km
  • Pelican0.3 km
  • The Bank0.9 km
  • Punch Bowl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bosphorus0.9 km
  • India Spice0.8 km
  • Pelican Square Pizza0.2 km
  • Pizza Mafia East0.9 km
  • Royal Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull3.1 km
  • Cottingham6.4 km
  • New Holland7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Carnoustie Close0.1 km
  • Dornoch Drive0.1 km
  • St Andrews Way0.2 km
  • Dornoch Drive0.2 km
  • Summergangs Road0.2 km