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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

HU87EY

Hodgson Street

HU87AJ

Hodgson Street

HU91EZ

Strawberry Street

HU91BA

Malton Street

HU11WZ

Tower Street

HU91FB

Chandlers Court

HU88SS

Burleigh Street

HU99EU

Tower Street

HU14BG

Tower Street

HU91JX

Brentwood Avenue

HU91DU

Church Street

HU92JS

Wilton Avenue

HU91AA

Tower Street

HU92JJ

Cambrian Avenue

HU87HG

Mulgrave Street

HU92JR

Mables Villas

HU87FB

Dansom Lane South

HU87BJ

Cleveland Street

HU87LL

Bright Street

HU87SP

Brodsworth Street

HU91PZ

Appledore Close

HU93DG

Jesmond Gardens

HU92AR

Harcourt Drive

HU91UA

Clarence Street

HU91JL

Western Villas

HU91LW

Hedon Road

HU91ER

Williamson Street

HU87NE

Holderness Road

HU91TW

South Bridge Road

HU91HR

Rowland Avenue

HU87SF

Barnsley Street

HU92LB

Sherburn Street

HU13YB

Tower Street

HU88TQ

Severn Street

HU91TL

South Bridge Road

HU87HT

Egton Villas

HU11XF

Tower Street

HU92LU

Holyrood Villas

HU92LS

Leyland Avenue

HU91BY

Witham

HU87HW

Whitby Avenue

HU87BG

Sitwell Street

HU91LB

Elder Avenue

HU92LH

Holderness Road

HU88AP

Bedford Street

HU87JQ

Durban Street

HU92AP

Craven Street North

HU91AG

Clarence Street

HU87SR

Denaby Court

HU91QB

South Bridge Road

HU91TS

Plimsoll Way

HU87SG

Royston Grove

HU99PT

Tower Street

HU99RA

St Peter Street

HU91EX

Strawberry Gardens

HU99PR

Tower Street

HU91LQ

Abbey Street

HU92JF

Ellens Villas

HU87AB

Lime Street

HU88TE

Holderness Road

HU91PT

Isis Court

HU91DN

Clarence Street

HU91QA

Maldon Drive

HU88QW

Manet Road

HU91TR

South Bridge Road

HU88AQ

Bedford Street

HU87HZ

Crofton Avenue

HU99ES

Tower Street

HU87AL

Hood Street

HU91ES

Myrtle Avenue

HU88SH

Holderness Road

HU87SX

Ossett Close

HU92AY

Ellis Street

HU87NA

Holderness Road

HU92LL

Rosedale

HU87SY

Silkstone Walk

HU99TU

Drypool

HU91DS

Church Street

HU91HU

St Georges Villas

HU99RU

Drypool

HU91JF

Wilton Avenue

HU91NQ

Craven Street South

HU91EQ

Drypool

HU99PP

Tower Street

HU88RA

Jalland Street

HU87HU

Egton Street

HU91AB

Citadel Way

HU91PQ

Sequana Court

HU99TN

Drypool

HU87AU

Cleveland Street

HU92EU

Holderness Road

HU91QH

Lock Keepers Court

HU128YR

Tower Street

HU87SN

Nornabell Street

HU91JJ

Torrington Villas

HU87HA

New Cleveland Street

HU92JT

Salisbury Villas

HU93DA

Holderness Road

HU92LT

Thornton Dale

HU128YJ

Tower Street

Data Sources

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