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

HU8 8QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU8 8QX.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU8 8QX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HU8 8QX — age 43, 48% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HU8 8QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Garden Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.

Within the HU8 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HU8 8QX are sourced from Output Area E00064587 (shared with 13 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 8QX. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

HU8 8QX has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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 offences159
Public order44
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson23
Burglary22

school Local Schools

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Westcott Primary School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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Buckingham Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.5 km
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Mersey Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Estcourt Primary Academy

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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Craven Primary Academy

Outstanding225 pupils0.9 km
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Southcoates Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy

Good453 pupils1.0 km
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Malet Lambert

Good1579 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • ABC Mini Market0.7 km
  • Don Dixon0.6 km
  • Go Local0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Karpaty Bakery0.1 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Highland Laddie0.3 km
  • Jesmond Arms0.3 km
  • Nellies Club0.3 km
  • New Trinity Club1.0 km
  • Punch Bowl0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Chyrelles0.2 km
  • Crazy Kids0.3 km
  • Green Cafe0.6 km
  • South-Coates Cafe0.9 km
  • Compass Group @ Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.3 km
  • Cake and shake company limited0.2 km
  • Chili Thai0.4 km
  • East Hull Pizza0.9 km
  • G R Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Park Lodge Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull3.0 km
  • Cottingham7.0 km
  • New Holland7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
  • Holderness House0.1 km
  • Beechwood Court0.2 km
  • Westcott Street0.2 km
  • Newcomen Street0.3 km