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About

Drypool ward occupies a compact area directly east of Hull's city centre, bordered by the River Hull to the west and the Humber estuary to the south. Its landscape is defined by maritime industry, with former dock basins and industrial estates. The residential areas consist primarily of Victorian and early 20th-century terraced housing, alongside more modern developments built following significant wartime damage. The ward's geography places it at the confluence of the city's two major waterways.

A notable landmark is The Deep, a prominent submarium and education centre situated on the Humber waterfront at Sammy's Point. The area's history is reflected in street names and the remaining warehouses, speaking to its past role in Hull's trading and fishing industries. Regeneration efforts are visible along the riverfront, blending the ward's industrial heritage with contemporary uses.

Area overview

On average Drypool has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drypool is £39,188 per year. There are 4 schools in Drypool: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drypool is home to around 12,053 people, with a population density of about 3,148.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drypool Population
12,053
Population density
3,148.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.97(+42%)
Shoplifting
24.64(+181%)
Public order
21.82(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.94(+62%)
Other theft
11.95(+80%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,992
82.9%
Other White
840
6.97%
African
147
1.22%
Other
146
1.21%
Pakistani
136
1.13%
Total population: 12,053

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,499
24.95%
No qualifications
2,469
24.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,536
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,430
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,074
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 10,017

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,901
32.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,386
23.51%
Owns outright
1,338
22.69%
Social rents from council
603
10.23%
Other social rented
467
7.92%
Total households: 5,896

Property prices in Drypool

Median price£116,250
Price per sq ft£159
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £166K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £116,250 (about £159 per square foot) in Drypool 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£275,000£285
Semi-Detached51£162,000£199
Flats18£106,500£176
Terraced58£81,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drypool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drypool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,475£95,000£130,000£59,000
2017£206,750£90,875£121,875£72,000
2018£220,000£98,000£117,500£79,000
2019£235,250£97,500£138,000£78,400
2020£225,000£98,250£146,300£93,000
2021£250,000£100,000£138,250£92,000
2022£257,000£109,500£158,750£90,000
2023£262,500£110,000£187,000£86,000
2024£287,500£102,500£155,000£91,000
2025£280,000£104,500£175,000£80,000
2026£215,000£118,000£145,000£76,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drypool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drypool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£156£146£82
2017£197£153£160£89
2018£202£155£160£87
2019£223£159£182£103
2020£224£138£186£110
2021£240£165£184£106
2022£224£177£214£106
2023£261£155£215£108
2024£252£159£207£113
2025£281£175£204£114
2026£248£182£205£103
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drypool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Drypool

Is Drypool safe?

Drypool records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Drypool?

The median sale price in Drypool is £116,250 (about £159 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Drypool?

Drypool has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Drypool?

Drypool scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Drypool sits around rank 7,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Drypool?

The average household income in Drypool is around £39,188 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Drypool?

Drypool is represented by 1 elected councillor: Linda Chambers (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Drypool

HU87HB

Egton Street

HU87AN

Jenning Street

HU88QE

Beech Avenue Shopping Centre

HU92AL

Hodge Court

HU91TQ

Citadel Trading Park

HU91TG

Ocean Boulevard

HU91JY

Eastern Villas

HU92BN

Craven Street North

HU87NX

Faraday Street

HU11WB

Tower Street

HU91EE

Alderson Mews

HU91PT

Isis Court

HU87SR

Denaby Court

HU88TA

Holderness Road

HU87SE

Wombwell Grove

HU88TT

Ashbrook

HU87TW

James Reckitt Avenue

HU99EU

Tower Street

HU91JU

Henley Avenue

HU95PQ

Tower Street

HU91JD

Somerset Avenue

HU87EX

New Cleveland Street

HU88UB

Alaska Street

HU87HQ

Ella Grove

HU91JJ

Torrington Villas

HU88RA

Jalland Street

HU88UG

Buckingham Street

HU88PY

Lilac Avenue

HU91ER

Williamson Street

HU88HQ

Bibury Close

HU87HX

Cumberland Villas

HU87LD

Pennington Street

HU88QA

Elm Avenue

HU91SY

Bridgegate Drive

HU87AL

Hood Street

HU91NQ

Craven Street South

HU88PB

Acacia Drive

HU88BQ

Withernsea Street

HU87QF

Courtney Street

HU87TN

James Reckitt Avenue

HU87HG

Mulgrave Street

HU92AR

Harcourt Drive

HU92LY

Riversdale

HU91EP

Williamson Street

HU32YG

Tower Street

HU87TG

Ivy Terrace

HU87BA

Cleveland Street

HU88AY

Glasshouse Row

HU92BF

Bellamy Court

HU92LL

Rosedale

HU91JT

Holyrood Avenue

HU88TZ

Endymion Street

HU91TF

Idas Close

HU87LN

Dansom Lane South

HU92LB

Sherburn Street

HU88TU

Eddlethorpe

HU88RG

Dunelm Close

HU88TW

Brecon Avenue

HU87AU

Cleveland Street

HU99TN

Drypool

HU12AB

Guildhall Road

HU91HW

Ormington Villas

HU88UE

Buckingham Street

HU88DG

Stoneferry Road

HU99PR

Tower Street

HU88TR

Gladys Villas

HU87HR

Redcar Street

HU92AS

Pelham Drive

HU88QH

Beech Avenue

HU87HN

Whitby Street

HU99JX

Tower Street

HU88SB

Mersey Street

HU92DR

New Bridge Road

HU88PA

Laburnum Avenue

HU92LA

Sherburn Street

HU88TX

Derwent Street

HU87TQ

Dunscombe Park

HU91QH

Lock Keepers Court

HU88PD

Laburnum Avenue

HU87HY

Nelson Villas

HU88UD

Buckingham Street

HU92LH

Holderness Road

HU91HA

Hedon Road

HU88TE

Holderness Road

HU88QW

Manet Road

HU92AD

Arundel Street

HU87EB

St Mark Street

HU92BD

New Bridge Road

HU91ES

Myrtle Avenue

HU99RX

Drypool

HU92JJ

Cambrian Avenue

HU91PL

Harbour Way

HU91DT

Church Street

HU92LZ

Helmsdale

HU91EU

Faraday Street

HU92JH

Crossland Avenue

HU93DL

Holderness Road

HU92AX

Wentworth Way

HU87EY

Hodgson Street

HU91LW

Hedon Road

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.