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.
DORNOCH DRIVE, HU8 8JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORNOCH DRIVE, HU8 8JL.
251
47
£ 37,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westcott Primary School
Mersey Primary Academy
Malet Lambert
Stoneferry Primary School
Buckingham Primary Academy
Cavendish Primary School
Gillshill Primary School
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lenny's1.0 km
- Pelican0.3 km
- The Bank0.9 km
- Punch Bowl0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HU88JL · Data under Open Government Licence