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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. 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

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Drypool 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached59£174,000
Terraced62£80,000
Detached10£275,000
Flats22£104,250

10 years median price trend in Drypool

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

All postcodes in Drypool

HU91JF

Wilton Avenue

HU91BH

Blenkin Street

HU91BA

Malton Street

HU99PP

Tower Street

HU88RB

Jalland Street

HU92JD

Holland Street

HU88RS

Brunswick Terrace

HU87SN

Nornabell Street

HU88TL

Buckingham Street

HU88PL

Maple Grove

HU91PU

Consort Court

HU88SG

Mersey Street

HU91WB

Tower Street

HU91LG

Drypool Way

HU87SU

Ackworth Street

HU87SP

Brodsworth Street

HU91BL

Witham

HU87RS

Dansom Lane North

HU88QY

Holderness Road

HU91HS

Field Street

HU87LA

Dansom Lane South

HU54JN

National Avenue

HU88SH

Holderness Road

HU88PF

Laburnum Avenue

HU88SS

Burleigh Street

HU99TT

Drypool

HU92AY

Ellis Street

HU87AE

The Brambles

HU91DS

Church Street

HU13YX

Tower Street

HU92BA

New Bridge Road

HU87HW

Whitby Avenue

HU87AP

Lime Street

HU91BY

Witham

HU91AY

Folland Way

HU92EX

Victor Street

HU11XF

Tower Street

HU99TR

Drypool

HU91BE

Blyth Street

HU87JA

Maye Grove

HU92BE

Beaumont Court

HU99NT

Tower Street

HU88DS

Woodhall Street

HU92BJ

Arundel Street

HU91EQ

Drypool

HU88RY

The Poplars

HU88EB

Kathleen Road

HU88TG

Severn Street

HU88EF

Brackley Close

HU99RY

Drypool

HU88QL

Chestnut Grove

HU92AG

Penistone Close

HU88TP

Ashdene Villas

HU91TW

South Bridge Road

HU88TJ

Berkshire Street

Data Sources

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