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

SWAINBY CLOSE, HU8 9TU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAINBY CLOSE, HU8 9TU.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HU8 9TU spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HU8 9TU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Swainby Close, 0.6km 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 9TU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HU8 9TU are sourced from Output Area E00065107 (shared with 8 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 9TU. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

5 sales · Mean £ 133,700

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

HU8 9TU has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary12
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Biggin Hill Primary School

Outstanding667 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Academy

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Spring Cottage Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils0.9 km
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Dorchester Primary School

Good318 pupils1.0 km
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Winifred Holtby Academy

Requires Improvement1311 pupils1.0 km
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Tweendykes School

Outstanding165 pupils1.0 km
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Neasden Primary School

Good282 pupils1.0 km
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Euler Academy

27 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Boots Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Church Street Coffee & Kitchen0.5 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Sutton Service Station0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Hull City Council Facilities @ Redwood Glades0.7 km
  • Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • King Seddy Cakes0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Merit Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
  • Sutton Fisheries0.4 km
  • Viking Land0.9 km
  • Spring Cottage Fast Foods0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.5 km
  • The Ship Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull5.3 km
  • Cottingham6.7 km
  • New Holland9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oaktree Drive0.1 km
  • Langsett Road0.2 km
  • Kestrel Avenue0.2 km
  • St James Close0.2 km
  • Foxholme Road0.2 km