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Kingston upon Hull, City of

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About

Kingston upon Hull, commonly known as Hull, is a city and unitary authority in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Located on the northern bank of the Humber Estuary, it has historically been a major port and trading hub. The city’s maritime heritage is reflected in its museums, such as the Hull Maritime Museum and The Deep, a large aquarium. Hull’s Old Town features well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture, including the iconic Hull Minster.

The city is home to the University of Hull and has a strong cultural scene, with events like the annual Hull Fair and the Freedom Festival. Transport links include the Humber Bridge, connecting Hull to Lincolnshire, and the Port of Hull, which remains an important gateway for trade. The city’s economy has diversified in recent years, with sectors like healthcare, education, and renewable energy playing key roles. Hull was named the UK City of Culture in 2017, boosting its profile as a destination for arts and tourism.

Area overview

On average Kingston upon Hull, City of has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kingston upon Hull, City of is £33,545 per year. There are 104 schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of: 70 primary (12 Outstanding and 53 Good) and 12 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingston upon Hull, City of Population
267,014
Population density
3,730.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223,962
83.88%
Other White
19,835
7.43%
African
4,292
1.61%
Other
3,488
1.31%
Other Asian
2,451
0.92%
Total population: 267,013

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29,046
25.15%
Owns outright
26,695
23.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
25,419
22.01%
Social rents from council
21,768
18.85%
Other social rented
9,399
8.14%
Total households: 115,475

Property prices in Kingston upon Hull, City of

Based on 2,249 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Kingston upon Hull, City of area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingston upon Hull, City of 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached210£245,000
Flats125£95,000
Semi-Detached636£170,000
Terraced1,278£123,000

10 years median price trend in Kingston upon Hull, City of

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston upon Hull, City of.

All wards in Kingston upon Hull, City of

Avenue

Beverley & Newland

Boothferry

Bricknell

Central

Derringham

Drypool

Holderness

Ings

Kingswood

Longhill & Bilton Grange

Marfleet

Newington & Gipsyville

North Carr

Orchard Park

Pickering

Southcoates

St Andrew's & Docklands

Sutton

University

West Carr

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.