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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 601 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
601
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
283.94(+553%)
Public order
84.73(+845%)
Shoplifting
62.17(+620%)
Criminal damage and arson
50.01(+490%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.08(+249%)
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 39 recent sales, the median property price is £89,950 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £200,000.

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
Flats4£76,500
Semi-Detached4£116,188
Terraced31£85,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

HU20AQ

Bridlington Avenue

HU20JP

Northumberland Avenue

HU20QQ

Wincolmlee

HU29AN

Beverley Road

HU31PF

Dudley Avenue

HU28AG

Wincolmlee

HU31RU

Grosvenor Street

HU28ED

Caroline Street

HU51AF

Baden Close

HU20DG

St Pauls Street

HU31JP

Stanley Street

HU31JT

Stanley Street

HU32RP

Arnold Lane

HU51HS

Thistleton Gardens

HU28AN

Catherine Street

HU28AR

Aldbro' Street

HU28DW

Caroline Place

HU31AN

Clarendon Street

HU20AT

Grange Close

HU20DZ

Fern Close

HU28AX

New George Street

HU28QQ

Portland Place

HU28SH

Hall Street

HU29PD

Cresswell Close

HU31DP

Railway Houses

HU51BW

Alma Avenue

HU51HB

Exchange Street

HU20LN

Northumberland Avenue

HU31UT

St Hilda Street

HU51DD

Needlers Way

HU20PA

Wincolmlee

HU31AB

Spring Bank

HU31DA

Wenlock Street

HU51HZ

Stepney Lane

HU20PS

Cumberland Street

HU20PU

Central Street

HU29BH

Stafford Street

HU29LW

St Clements Place

HU31RE

Browning Close

HU28JN

Caughey Street

HU31YD

Beverley Road

HU20PY

Bromley Street

HU51BF

St Catherines Court

HU51RL

Air Street

HU31JR

Trinity Street

HU31PG

Spring Bank

HU51BA

Beverley Road

HU31BL

Spring Bank

HU31RD

Freehold Street

HU51AY

Melwood Grove

HU51DN

Sculcoates Lane

HU51RH

Air Street

HU28TB

Park Row

HU31RJ

Vane Street

HU51HH

Exchange Street

HU20BQ

Goodrich Close

HU28EF

Reform Street

HU29JP

Rodney Close

HU29PR

Finsbury Grove

HU51AH

Beverley Road

HU20HR

Trevor Street

HU20PJ

Barmston Street

HU29BL

Stoke Street

HU29JJ

Woodbine Close

HU29PA

Somerscales Street

HU31QH

Spring Bank

HU51EA

Coupland Gardens

HU28AH

Wincolmlee

HU29BB

Clifton Street

HU31DS

Londesborough Street

HU32RT

Arnold Lane

HU51EZ

Tunis Street

HU51JB

Farringdon Street

HU28RU

Park Street

HU51DP

Sculcoates Lane

HU51SY

Bankside Industrial Estate

HU28EA

Caroline Street

HU31QS

Peel Street

HU51HQ

Romney Gardens

HU20LH

Fountain Road

HU31QL

Hutt Street

HU31YA

Beverley Road

HU51HP

Nithdale Gardens

HU20DX

Symons Close

HU28BB

Sykes Street

HU28QS

Canning Street

HU29PB

Cheadle Close

HU31BH

Spring Bank

HU31NT

Mayfield Street

HU31XS

Beverley Road

HU32JA

Anlaby Road

HU51DA

Abbey Way

HU51HN

Exchange Street

HU51JJ

Beverley Road

HU20QD

York Street

HU29BE

Harley Street

HU29PG

Sophia Close

HU31DF

Wenlock Street

HU31JU

Stanley Street

HU32RW

Central

Data Sources

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