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Drypool & Victoria Dock

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About

The Drypool and Victoria Dock area sits on the eastern bank of the River Hull, where it meets the Humber Estuary. Historically a core part of Hull's maritime and industrial heart, the landscape is defined by waterways, old dock walls, and converted warehouses. The area functions as a mixed residential and light industrial zone, with modern apartment developments alongside commercial units and boat repair yards. It is a practical, working part of the city's port infrastructure.

A key feature is the tidal barrier on the River Hull, a major flood defence mechanism. The Deep, a prominent aquarium and research centre shaped like a ship's bow, is a landmark on the old Victoria Dock site. Public spaces are linear and functional, following the water's edge, with paths connecting to the city centre via Scale Lane footbridge. The atmosphere is shaped by the constant movement of water and river traffic.

Area overview

On average Drypool & Victoria Dock has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drypool & Victoria Dock is £38,705 per year. There are 3 schools in Drypool & Victoria Dock: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drypool & Victoria Dock is home to around 8,267 people, with a population density of about 3,231.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drypool & Victoria Dock Population
8,267
Population density
3,231.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.74(+53%)
Shoplifting
30.72(+251%)
Public order
25.04(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.03(+63%)
Other theft
13.06(+96%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,639
80.31%
Other White
638
7.72%
Other
115
1.39%
African
114
1.38%
Chinese
113
1.37%
Total population: 8,267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,818
26.43%
No qualifications
1,741
25.31%
Level 3 (A level)
994
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
722
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,878

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,401
33.91%
Owns with a mortgage
854
20.67%
Owns outright
807
19.54%
Social rents from council
500
12.1%
Other social rented
405
9.8%
Total households: 4,131

Property prices in Drypool & Victoria Dock

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £113,750 in Drypool & Victoria Dock area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drypool & Victoria Dock 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 Drypool & Victoria Dock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£104,250
Semi-Detached32£162,000
Terraced33£80,000
Detached9£275,000

10 years median price trend in Drypool & Victoria Dock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drypool & Victoria Dock.

All postcodes in Drypool & Victoria Dock

HU12SJ

Tower Street

HU92JE

Elsie Villas

HU87HE

New Cleveland Street

HU87HH

Seamer Avenue

HU92BE

Beaumont Court

HU92AT

Ripon Way

HU91EE

Alderson Mews

HU92BD

New Bridge Road

HU91NB

Folland Way

HU14DP

Tower Street

HU91JT

Holyrood Avenue

HU92JU

Gladstone Villas

HU91SU

South Bridge Road

HU91LA

Abbey Street

HU91JN

Brunswick Avenue

HU11WB

Tower Street

HU87ED

St Mark Street

HU87SU

Ackworth Street

HU91ET

Warwick Street

HU91AX

Coelus Street

HU99LA

Tower Street

HU87SZ

Barnsley Street

HU88TA

Holderness Road

HU92AN

Hollis Court

HU92AS

Pelham Drive

HU88TB

Holderness Road

HU91TX

St Abbs Close

HU91PX

Plimsoll Way

HU13YX

Tower Street

HU91JZ

Brazil Street

HU91QF

Galleon Court

HU99RY

Drypool

HU91QG

Hartley Bridge

HU91JR

Brazil Street

HU91BE

Blyth Street

HU87TD

Wath Grove

HU12AB

Guildhall Road

HU92AJ

Drypool

HU91BL

Witham

HU91DP

Naylors Row

HU87BF

Therm Road

HU92AX

Wentworth Way

HU87SH

Nornabell Street

HU87AF

Lime Street

HU87HR

Redcar Street

HU88SR

Holderness Road

HU87SJ

Nornabell Street

HU87QF

Courtney Street

HU88RJ

Georges Place

HU91BH

Blenkin Street

HU88UB

Alaska Street

HU91HB

Abbey Street

HU92AA

Holderness Road

HU87NX

Faraday Street

HU87SS

Denaby Court

HU99NZ

Tower Street

HU91AP

Craven Street South

HU87HQ

Ella Grove

HU91LE

Abbey Street

HU92BF

Bellamy Court

HU92DR

New Bridge Road

HU87BA

Cleveland Street

HU99JX

Tower Street

HU91HL

Field Street

HU87EX

New Cleveland Street

HU54JN

National Avenue

HU92BA

New Bridge Road

HU87HY

Nelson Villas

HU91EG

Dansom Lane South

HU91HY

Cawood Avenue

HU32YG

Tower Street

HU91AY

Folland Way

HU88SG

Mersey Street

HU99NR

Tower Street

HU87LE

Pennington Street

HU91UN

Raleigh Drive

HU87HX

Cumberland Villas

HU87JH

Applegarth Road

HU91PW

Plimsoll Way

HU91NL

Drypool Way

HU91JS

Elm Villas

HU99TW

Drypool

HU88RE

Durham Street

HU99TS

Drypool

HU91AS

Clarence Street

HU91AL

Great Union Street

HU91UH

Helm Drive

HU99PX

Tower Street

HU91TH

The Haven

HU87EB

St Mark Street

HU87BB

Cleveland Street

HU92AE

Birkdale Way

HU92HX

Holderness Road

HU87HS

Egton Street

HU92AG

Penistone Close

HU91UG

Bridge Close

HU92LX

Dene Street

HU92AL

Hodge Court

HU88UJ

Hickleton Close

HU92JW

Eastern Villas

Data Sources

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