HU8 8RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Street, 0.2km from Summergangs in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
The people who live in HU8 8RF are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for HU8 8RF are sourced from Output Area E00064588 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM STREET, HU8 8RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM STREET, HU8 8RF.
281
39
£ 33,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU8 8RF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HU8 8RF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 35.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 8RF. The average age is 38.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,500
12 sales · Mean £ 98,541
Semi-Detached
£ 82,500
1 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU8 8RF is moderate at 79 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
Buckingham Primary Academy
Mersey Primary Academy
Westcott Primary School
Estcourt Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Southcoates Primary Academy
Malet Lambert
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- ABC Mini Market0.7 km
- Don Dixon0.4 km
- Go Local0.5 km
- Karpaty Bakery0.4 km
- Newbridge Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Highland Laddie0.5 km
- Jesmond Arms0.3 km
- Lenny's0.9 km
- The Bank0.5 km
- Nellies Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Chyrelles0.4 km
- Crazy Kids0.5 km
- Green Cafe0.4 km
- Tru Cafe1.0 km
- Compass Group @ Asda Cafe0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Cake and shake company limited0.4 km
- Chili Thai0.5 km
- G R Fish and Chips0.5 km
- King Square Pizza0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- Osteria @ The Cornmill Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.7 km
- Cottingham6.7 km
- New Holland7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Street0.3 km
- Jalland Street0.3 km
- Jesmond Gardens0.3 km
- Buckingham Street0.3 km
- Holderness House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HU88RF · Data under Open Government Licence