HU8 8QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Village Road, 0.2km from Garden Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for HU8 8QS are sourced from Output Area E00064582 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VILLAGE ROAD, HU8 8QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VILLAGE ROAD, HU8 8QS.
249
51
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HU8 8QS spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £280k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 8QS. The average age is 51.0. 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
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU8 8QS is moderate at 50 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
Westcott Primary School
Mersey Primary Academy
Buckingham Primary Academy
Estcourt Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Malet Lambert
Southcoates Primary Academy
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- ABC Mini Market0.8 km
- Don Dixon0.6 km
- Go Local0.6 km
- Karpaty Bakery0.4 km
- Newbridge Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Highland Laddie0.5 km
- Jesmond Arms0.4 km
- Lenny's0.8 km
- Pelican0.8 km
- The Bank0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Chyrelles0.4 km
- Crazy Kids0.5 km
- Green Cafe0.6 km
- Compass Group @ Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Del Gelato0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Cake and shake company limited0.5 km
- Chili Thai0.6 km
- G R Fish and Chips0.6 km
- King Square Pizza0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.8 km
- Cottingham6.7 km
- New Holland7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holderness House0.4 km
- Jalland Street0.4 km
- Durham Street0.4 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
- Jesmond Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HU88QS · Data under Open Government Licence