HU8 9PE is a safe, established residential area on Hovingham Close, 0.8km from Sutton on Hull in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
For families considering a move, HU8 9PE represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HU8 9PE are sourced from Output Area E00065106 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOVINGHAM CLOSE, HU8 9PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOVINGHAM CLOSE, HU8 9PE.
248
47
£ 38,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HU8 9PE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 9PE. The average age is 47.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Semi-Detached
£ 121,000
1 sales · Mean £ 121,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU8 9PE has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spring Cottage Primary School
Euler Academy
Neasden Primary School
Gillshill Primary School
Cavendish Primary School
St James' Church of England Academy
Biggin Hill Primary School
Ings Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sutton Fisheries0.6 km
- Chopstick House0.9 km
- Spring Cottage Fast Foods0.4 km
- Merit Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mrs I Stewart0.5 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Sutton Service Station0.3 km
- Today's Local0.6 km
- Tweendykes Wines1.0 km
- Today's Local0.6 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Duke Of York0.5 km
- The Ship Inn0.6 km
- The Robin0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- King Seddy Cakes0.6 km
- Hull City Council Facilities @ Redwood Glades1.0 km
- Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Saltshouse Tavern0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull5.3 km
- Cottingham7.2 km
- New Holland9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hovingham Close0.1 km
- Gragdale Close0.1 km
- Kildale Close0.1 km
- Fossdale Close0.2 km
- Greenhow Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HU89PE · Data under Open Government Licence