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About

Central ward lies at the historic core of Kingston upon Hull, encompassing the Old Town and its surrounding commercial districts. The area is defined by its grid of narrow streets and Georgian buildings, with the Hull Minster and the Maritime Museum as key landmarks. The deep-water River Hull corridor, with its operational tidal barrier, runs along its eastern edge, separating it from the docks.

The ward functions primarily as a business and administrative centre, containing the Guildhall and many legal and financial offices. Its street pattern reflects the original medieval layout, with the former Market Place now a major traffic roundabout. Weekday activity centres on office workers and civic functions, with a quieter atmosphere prevailing during evenings and weekends.

Area overview

On average Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 614 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £31,420 per year. There are 5 schools in Central: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 10,858 people, with a population density of about 3,591.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
614
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
10,858
Population density
3,591.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
288.08(+552%)
Public order
87.86(+895%)
Shoplifting
65.39(+646%)
Criminal damage and arson
50.47(+487%)
Other theft
46.33(+597%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,803
53.44%
Other White
2,215
20.4%
Other
533
4.91%
African
423
3.9%
Bangladeshi
396
3.65%
Total population: 10,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,909
33.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,850
21.2%
Level 3 (A level)
993
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
982
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
963
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,900
37.68%
Social rents from council
1,423
28.22%
Owns with a mortgage
544
10.79%
Owns outright
539
10.69%
Other social rented
502
9.95%
Total households: 5,043

Property prices in Central

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £89,950 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central 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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced42£84,600
Flats4£67,000
Semi-Detached5£121,375

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

HU51HX

Stepney Lane

HU31XS

Beverley Road

HU32JF

Park Street

HU31JU

Stanley Street

HU20HR

Trevor Street

HU20HL

Kirkby Street

HU20AT

Grange Close

HU31RG

Morpeth Street

HU20BQ

Goodrich Close

HU20AJ

Lorne Close

HU31QR

Peel Street

HU32RS

Arnold Lane

HU51DY

Devon Grove

HU31DR

Londesborough Street

HU31JP

Stanley Street

HU51EQ

Arnon Villas

HU51BT

Hornsea Villas

HU51AS

Adderbury Grove

HU20LR

Northumberland Avenue

HU20AA

Wincolmlee

HU28EB

Caroline Street

HU51EE

Sculcoates Lane

HU20PA

Wincolmlee

HU51AT

Adderbury Crescent

HU32RP

Arnold Lane

HU29AY

Brunswick Avenue

HU28AR

Aldbro' Street

HU20AD

Cannon Street

HU51SY

Bankside Industrial Estate

HU29PE

Lichfield Close

HU32JZ

Argyle Street

HU20PB

Lincoln Street

HU31QL

Hutt Street

HU31QN

Spring Bank

HU28DT

Francis Street

HU29BJ

Stafford Street

HU28EP

Raywell Street

HU31DP

Railway Houses

HU32JA

Anlaby Road

HU28BP

Pearson Street

HU20DH

St Pauls Street

HU51AD

Temple Street

HU28DY

Caroline Street

HU51EA

Coupland Gardens

HU20BG

Goodrich Close

HU51DD

Needlers Way

HU31EN

Derringham Street

HU28AF

Charterhouse Lane

HU51DW

Sculcoates Lane

HU28AL

Machell Street

HU20PH

Swann Street

HU31PB

Edom Villas

HU29LW

St Clements Place

HU51RU

Bank Side

HU28AU

New George Street

HU29BX

Blundell Close

HU20HN

Lockwood Street

HU20AB

Cannon Street

HU20PP

Cumberland Street

HU51BU

Folkestone Avenue

HU31DU

Alexandra Street

HU20AQ

Bridlington Avenue

HU51BJ

Folkestone Street

HU20QD

York Street

HU29JJ

Woodbine Close

HU20LA

Main Street

HU28RD

Spring Street

HU31RQ

Trafalgar Street

HU28AG

Wincolmlee

HU31YD

Beverley Road

HU29AN

Beverley Road

HU51BF

St Catherines Court

HU29JH

Blake Close

HU51JE

Chester Avenue

HU51JD

Fenchurch Street

HU20DU

Bridlington Avenue

HU28AH

Wincolmlee

HU28LN

Ferensway

HU31HH

Kimberley Street

HU29AE

Marlborough Terrace

HU20HE

Kirkby Street

HU31QA

Spring Bank

HU51DB

Needlers Way

HU32RW

Central

HU31RS

Cromwell Close

HU28BS

Central

HU28BD

Jubilee Square

HU31PF

Dudley Avenue

HU20QQ

Wincolmlee

HU51AF

Baden Close

HU31NY

Albert Avenue

HU20HA

Cooper Street

HU20DX

Symons Close

HU51RS

Bank Side

HU20QE

Wincolmlee

HU31DF

Wenlock Street

HU31RF

Morpeth Street

HU20JB

Northumberland Avenue

HU28LB

Central

HU31NU

Percy Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.