HU8 8RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Georges Place, 0.2km from Summergangs in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
Day-to-day life in HU8 8RJ has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £53k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00064588 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGES PLACE, HU8 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGES PLACE, HU8 8RJ.
281
39
£ 33,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU8 8RJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates HU8 8RJ — age 39, 42% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 8RJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 53,000
1 sales · Mean £ 53,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU8 8RJ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buckingham Primary Academy
Mersey Primary Academy
Estcourt Primary Academy
Westcott Primary School
Craven Primary Academy
Southcoates Primary Academy
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
Malet Lambert
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- ABC Mini Market0.5 km
- Don Dixon0.4 km
- Go Local0.3 km
- Karpaty Bakery0.2 km
- Newbridge Food and Wine0.3 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Highland Laddie0.3 km
- Jesmond Arms0.1 km
- Nellies Club0.3 km
- Punch Bowl0.7 km
- Ravenser0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Chyrelles0.2 km
- Crazy Kids0.3 km
- Green Cafe0.3 km
- Compass Group @ Asda Cafe0.6 km
- Del Gelato0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Cake and shake company limited0.2 km
- Chili Thai0.3 km
- G R Fish and Chips0.3 km
- King Square Pizza0.2 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Osteria @ The Cornmill Hotel0.8 km
- Park Lodge Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.7 km
- Cottingham6.9 km
- New Holland7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Street0.1 km
- Jalland Street0.1 km
- Jesmond Gardens0.1 km
- Holderness House0.2 km
- Buckingham Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU88RJ · Data under Open Government Licence