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.
HU8 8UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HU8 8UE.
224
36
£ 33,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Buckingham Primary Academy
Mersey Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy
Estcourt Primary Academy
Westcott Primary School
Southcoates Primary Academy
Stoneferry Primary School
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Asda0.5 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: HU88UE · Data under Open Government Licence