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

HU8 8UE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

224

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HU8 8UE 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, HU8 8UE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HU8 8UE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Summergangs in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Drypool ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HU8 8UE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8UE are sourced from Output Area E00064590 (shared with 6 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 8UE. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 9%
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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.

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

Crime around HU8 8UE is above average at 101 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.

Violence and sexual offences232
Shoplifting135
Public order80
Criminal damage and arson52
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Buckingham Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.2 km
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Mersey Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Craven Primary Academy

Outstanding225 pupils0.8 km
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Estcourt Primary Academy

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Westcott Primary School

Good290 pupils0.8 km
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Southcoates Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.5 km
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Stoneferry Primary School

Good176 pupils1.5 km
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Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy

Good453 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • ABC Mini Market0.7 km
  • Bodyworld0.9 km
  • Don Dixon0.3 km
  • Go Local0.6 km
  • Karpaty Bakery0.6 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Highland Laddie0.7 km
  • Jesmond Arms0.4 km
  • Muttleys0.9 km
  • The Vault1.0 km
  • Nellies Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Chyrelles0.6 km
  • Crazy Kids0.7 km
  • Green Cafe0.3 km
  • Tru Cafe0.8 km
  • Corner House Cafe1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Asda0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.6 km
  • Cake and shake company limited0.6 km
  • Chili Thai0.6 km
  • G R Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • King Square Pizza0.5 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Lodge Guest House0.9 km
  • Osteria @ The Cornmill Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull2.4 km
  • Cottingham6.6 km
  • New Holland6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnsley Street0.3 km
  • Buckingham Street0.3 km
  • Victor Street0.3 km
  • Nornabell Street0.3 km
  • Durham Street0.4 km