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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

HU29PB

Cheadle Close

HU29AD

Russell Street

HU51AX

Beverley Road

HU31NG

Middleton Court

HU31NS

Mayfield Street

HU28DN

Caroline Street

HU51HH

Exchange Street

HU20PY

Bromley Street

HU31QW

Spring Bank

HU28NH

Pearson Street

HU51EZ

Tunis Street

HU51DE

Needlers Way

HU29PD

Cresswell Close

HU31XH

Beverley Road

HU31DX

Alexandra Street

HU31UX

Beverley Road

HU31LY

Louis Street

HU31RD

Freehold Street

HU28AY

New George Street

HU31PN

Albany Street

HU31PH

Albany Street

HU51AH

Beverley Road

HU31PD

Mayfield Avenue

HU51LH

Beverley Road

HU31XL

Beverley Road

HU51HZ

Stepney Lane

HU20HG

Green Lane

HU20JZ

Cumberland Street

HU20PS

Cumberland Street

HU51RR

Air Street

HU51BG

Cromer Street

HU51RL

Air Street

HU28AW

Aldbro Street

HU31AP

Clarendon Street

HU31NP

Spring Bank

HU31LZ

Louis Street

HU28NF

Beverley Road

HU32RT

Arnold Lane

HU51DP

Sculcoates Lane

HU51RN

Bank Side

HU20DT

Kilburn Avenue

HU51AU

Henley Villas

HU28BJ

Princess Street

HU28AP

Scott Street

HU31NE

Middleton Street

HU31JX

Stanley Street

HU31LP

Spring Bank

HU29BH

Stafford Street

HU31NX

Victoria Avenue

HU31PE

Minnies Grove

HU29JP

Rodney Close

HU31RN

Grosvenor Street

HU28TB

Park Row

HU20LN

Northumberland Avenue

HU51BP

Linden Grove

HU32JH

Anlaby Road

HU20QP

Oxford Street

HU28DR

Caroline Place

HU20JX

Main Street

HU31SQ

Wellington Lane

HU28QQ

Portland Place

HU28NZ

Central

HU28JY

Colonial Street

HU29LP

Waterloo Street

HU28JQ

Pryme Street

HU29DA

Strand Close

HU31RJ

Vane Street

HU29PF

Fountain Road

HU28BA

Princess Street

HU28EH

Charles Street

HU31YE

Beverley Road

HU31JR

Trinity Street

HU31RB

Freehold Street

HU31AF

Spring Bank

HU20PJ

Barmston Street

HU20LL

Fountain Road

HU31DS

Londesborough Street

HU31YA

Beverley Road

HU31RP

Shakespeare Close

HU51JF

Cranbourne Avenue

HU31ND

Middleton Street

HU20HJ

Lockwood Street

HU31RZ

Leonard Street

HU31PL

Albany Street

HU51BD

Sculcoates Lane

HU28TA

Park Street

HU20DG

St Pauls Street

HU31JT

Stanley Street

HU28AX

New George Street

HU51AN

Beverley Road

HU28JN

Caughey Street

HU51RZ

Needlers Way

HU51AQ

Temple Street

HU28AA

Carroll Place

HU31ZB

Cromwell Close

HU31XR

Beverley Road

HU51HB

Exchange Street

HU13UT

Ferensway

HU31BH

Spring Bank

HU31AL

Bloomsbury Court

Data Sources

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