HU8 8TW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brecon Avenue, 0.3km from Garden Village in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HU8 8TW offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £56k, 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 8TW are sourced from Output Area E00064583 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRECON AVENUE, HU8 8TW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECON AVENUE, HU8 8TW.
225
35
£ 37,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HU8 8TW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HU8 8TW is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 8TW. The average age is 35.4. 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
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
Semi-Detached
£ 60,185
2 sales · Mean £ 60,185
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HU8 8TW is moderate at 61 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
Mersey Primary Academy
Buckingham Primary Academy
Westcott Primary School
Estcourt Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Stoneferry Primary School
Malet Lambert
Rise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bankside Cafe also T/A The Bankside Brownie Co Ltd1.0 km
- Tru Cafe0.7 km
- Chyrelles0.7 km
- Crazy Kids0.8 km
- Green Cafe0.6 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- ABC Mini Market0.9 km
- Don Dixon0.6 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- Karpaty Bakery0.7 km
- Newbridge Food and Wine0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Highland Laddie0.8 km
- Jesmond Arms0.6 km
- Nellies Club0.7 km
- Punch Bowl0.3 km
- Tradewell Snooker & American Pool Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.8 km
- Cake and shake company limited0.7 km
- Chili Thai0.8 km
- G R Fish and Chips0.8 km
- King Square Pizza0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Lodge Guest House0.9 km
- Osteria @ The Cornmill Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull2.5 km
- Cottingham6.4 km
- New Holland6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Grove0.2 km
- Dunscombe Park0.2 km
- The Punchbowl0.3 km
- Endymion Street0.3 km
- Maye Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HU88TW · Data under Open Government Licence