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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

HU31QJ

Spring Bank

HU51AY

Melwood Grove

HU51AA

Beverley Road

HU31BN

Spring Bank

HU31EW

Derringham Street

HU31NR

Myrtle Villas

HU51BW

Alma Avenue

HU20DJ

Westmoreland Street

HU31QS

Peel Street

HU31DA

Wenlock Street

HU28DW

Caroline Place

HU51BN

Fern Grove

HU20JP

Northumberland Avenue

HU29PR

Finsbury Grove

HU20HH

Cannon Street

HU20LF

Main Street

HU32JJ

Anlaby Road

HU31PJ

Albany Street

HU29LG

Waterloo Street

HU31JS

Stanley Street

HU29BB

Clifton Street

HU31QQ

Peel Place

HU31RU

Grosvenor Street

HU20LB

Northumberland Avenue

HU20DZ

Fern Close

HU20BE

Scotney Close

HU29AA

Norfolk Street

HU51BA

Beverley Road

HU28JX

Portland Street

HU31BL

Spring Bank

HU20HY

Northumberland Avenue

HU51BY

Hastings Avenue

HU29BG

Harley Street

HU29AG

Rose Mews

HU31SG

Wellington Lane

HU20LH

Fountain Road

HU31LS

Charing Close

HU31EX

Argyle Street

HU51BE

St Leonards Road

HU31NA

Middleton Street

HU31PG

Spring Bank

HU20QL

Wincolmlee

HU31UU

Pendrill Street

HU20HX

Barmston Street

HU20BB

Tattershall Close

HU31LR

Spring Bank

HU13QX

Margaret Moxon Way

HU28AN

Catherine Street

HU28TJ

Grey Street

HU31HS

Argyle Street

HU31SA

Leonard Street

HU28EA

Caroline Street

HU51DZ

Granville Villas

HU51JH

Victoria Avenue

HU51DN

Sculcoates Lane

HU51HQ

Romney Gardens

HU13UQ

Central

HU51JJ

Beverley Road

HU28RR

Park Street

HU20AN

Viceroy Close

HU51DX

Granville Grove

HU31RE

Browning Close

HU31QU

Hopwood Close

HU20HD

Wincolmlee

HU31PA

Beta Villas

HU20LG

Central Street

HU28TH

Caughey Street

HU29BP

Burslem Street

HU29BL

Stoke Street

HU28QS

Canning Street

HU20PZ

Wincolmlee

HU51HP

Nithdale Gardens

HU31EJ

Morton Street

HU31BX

West Parade

HU31NT

Mayfield Street

HU29JR

Outram Close

HU31AB

Spring Bank

HU51HS

Thistleton Gardens

HU31AN

Clarendon Street

HU51HR

St Helena Gardens

HU51JB

Farringdon Street

HU31NZ

Alexandra Avenue

HU20BW

Fountain Road

HU51HU

Clovelly Gardens

HU51JG

Cardigan Avenue

HU31UT

St Hilda Street

HU29BW

Audley Street

HU31JY

Stanley Street

HU28AE

Bourne Street

HU51DA

Abbey Way

HU20PU

Central Street

HU20BD

Hadleigh Close

HU28DG

Francis Street

HU31AW

Collingwood Street

HU29PA

Somerscales Street

HU51AZ

Haslemere Avenue

HU13UF

Ferensway

HU51HN

Exchange Street

HU29BE

Harley Street

HU31NJ

Louis Court

Data Sources

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