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Bricknell West

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About

Bricknell West sits in the northern suburbs of Kingston upon Hull and is defined mainly by residential streets. Housing ranges from short terraces to semi-detached homes and inter-war building plots. Local services include primary schools, a community centre and compact shopping parades that meet everyday needs. Small greens and tree-lined verges are woven through the street pattern, and allotments and playing fields provide outdoor space for local groups and weekend sport.

The area is served by regular bus links into the city centre and by routes that cross the wider northern suburbs. Long runs of bay-fronted semi-detached houses with recessed porches are a common sight along Bricknell Avenue, reflecting the period when much of the neighbourhood was developed. Weekends see activity at local pitches and community clubs rather than at larger city venues, and the balance of housing, transport and local facilities gives the ward a primarily residential, family-focused character.

Area overview

On average Bricknell West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bricknell West is £36,204 per year. There are 2 schools in Bricknell West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bricknell West is home to around 7,899 people, with a population density of about 3,844.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bricknell West Population
7,899
Population density
3,844.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.61(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(-7%)
Other crime
7.6(+126%)
Public order
7.34(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,326
92.73%
Other White
193
2.44%
Other
77
0.97%
Indian
48
0.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.51%
Total population: 7,900

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,615
25.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,273
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,097
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,003
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
991
27.47%
Owns outright
918
25.45%
Social rents from council
849
23.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
13.7%
Other social rented
269
7.46%
Total households: 3,607

Property prices in Bricknell West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Bricknell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bricknell West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bricknell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£267,500
Flats2£113,250
Semi-Detached38£153,500
Terraced34£147,500

10 years median price trend in Bricknell West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bricknell West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.