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Hessle West

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About

Hessle West sits on the north bank of the Humber in the East Riding of Yorkshire, centered on Ferriby Road and a mix of residential streets. Its local shopping strip, primary schools and sports grounds are within walking distance of the river. A short walk from the centre brings you to the foreshore and river path, used by commuters and leisure walkers alike. The north anchorage of the Humber Bridge stands beside the estuary here, and the span is a visible part of the local skyline from riverside routes.

Public transport includes regular services from Hessle railway station into the city and beyond, and bus links along the main roads. Cycle routes follow the river and connect to quieter lanes inland. Community spaces host football pitches, allotments and seasonal markets. Land use changes quickly from housing to open foreshore, so local planning tends to focus on flood defences and access to the riverbank for fishing and walking.

Area overview

On average Hessle West has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hessle West is £58,099 per year. There are 2 schools in Hessle West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hessle West is home to around 6,762 people, with a population density of about 1,965.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hessle West Population
6,762
Population density
1,965.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.02(-32%)
Public order
7.1(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.47(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-47%)
Other theft
3.99(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,265
92.68%
Other White
100
1.48%
Indian
83
1.23%
Other
55
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.61%
Total population: 6,760

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,121
37.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
18.39%
No qualifications
793
14.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
454
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,656

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,122
40.16%
Owns outright
1,090
39.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
286
10.24%
Social rents from council
129
4.62%
Other social rented
100
3.58%
Total households: 2,794

Property prices in Hessle West

Median price£280,250
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £352K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £280,250 (about £255 per square foot) in Hessle West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hessle West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£338,000£280
Semi-Detached43£260,000£242
Terraced25£186,000£186
Flats5£147,500£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hessle West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hessle West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308,998£160,000£219,950£160,000
2017£304,995£94,475£200,995£157,950
2018£321,995£103,500£212,498£151,500
2019£359,950£86,950£230,000£184,975
2020£362,498£97,000£230,000£156,500
2021£310,995£87,750£222,000£181,000
2022£351,000£123,750£237,500£197,500
2023£335,000£80,000£250,000£148,500
2024£333,250£96,000£247,500£179,975
2025£336,300£171,500£260,000£184,500
2026£338,000£127,750£235,000£193,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hessle West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hessle West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£189£189£161
2017£230£152£198£169
2018£233£151£200£151
2019£245£151£208£175
2020£228£158£227£162
2021£256£163£231£197
2022£274£171£271£241
2023£283£120£254£193
2024£267£162£260£194
2025£275£225£240£186
2026£294£224£253£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hessle West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hessle West in the last year.

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.