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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, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £162K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £175 per square foot) in Drypool & Victoria Dock area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drypool & Victoria Dock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£275,000£285
Semi-Detached30£161,500£233
Flats18£106,500£176
Terraced37£77,000£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drypool & Victoria Dock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drypool & Victoria Dock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,475£95,000£135,000£57,250
2017£220,000£98,750£129,500£69,000
2018£220,000£98,000£115,500£80,000
2019£235,250£98,500£140,000£78,700
2020£230,000£98,250£148,750£82,500
2021£247,500£100,000£135,750£80,500
2022£260,000£110,000£155,000£82,000
2023£271,250£110,000£180,000£79,250
2024£295,000£102,500£155,000£87,500
2025£280,000£104,500£162,000£80,000
2026£215,000£118,000£156,750£68,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drypool & Victoria Dock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drypool & Victoria Dock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£156£197£82
2017£197£157£187£84
2018£197£155£176£84
2019£223£163£199£96
2020£227£147£208£84
2021£243£165£200£98
2022£224£177£236£95
2023£261£155£252£98
2024£252£159£239£96
2025£281£175£223£107
2026£248£182£251£94
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drypool & Victoria Dock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Drypool & Victoria Dock in the last year.

All postcodes in Drypool & Victoria Dock

HU88AE

Chapman Street

HU92EY

Victor Street

HU91SY

Bridgegate Drive

HU91UJ

Sailors Wharf

HU91JA

Franklin Street

HU91EN

Strawberry Street

HU33YY

Tower Street

HU91DH

Clarence Street

HU91EH

Thomas Street

HU91PS

Pilots Way

HU87SL

Hatfield Walk

HU91JP

Holderness Road

HU99PU

Tower Street

HU99TT

Drypool

HU92LP

New Bridge Road

HU87HN

Whitby Street

HU92RA

New Bridge Road

HU95PQ

Tower Street

HU87HL

Redcar Street

HU91UF

Corinthian Way

HU91HS

Field Street

HU99NT

Tower Street

HU91WB

Tower Street

HU91HD

Hapenny Bridge Way

HU92JD

Holland Street

HU91QE

Mariners Close

HU91DA

Drypool

HU87BE

Sitwell Street

HU91JU

Henley Avenue

HU92RB

New Bridge Road

HU99HY

Tower Street

HU91TG

Ocean Boulevard

HU91EL

Broadley Close

HU91NR

Faraday Street

HU87HP

Whitby Street

HU91JB

Drypool

HU87JA

Maye Grove

HU91PJ

Charlestown Way

HU99RX

Drypool

HU87LA

Dansom Lane South

HU87AN

Jenning Street

HU92JH

Crossland Avenue

HU92JL

Colenso Avenue

HU91BD

Hyperion Street

HU87LD

Pennington Street

HU91NG

Merrick Street

HU92BQ

Arundel Close

HU91JG

Franklin Avenue

HU91UL

Spinnaker Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.