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Kingston upon Hull, City of

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About

Kingston upon Hull, commonly called Hull, sits where the River Hull meets the Humber Estuary on England’s northeastern coast. The city developed around its port and a series of docks that shape the waterfront and road pattern. The River Hull runs through the centre and has influenced flood defences, quays and shipyards. Hull is a unitary authority in the Yorkshire and The Humber region and retains a mix of commercial, residential and industrial zones tied to maritime trade and logistics.

The Old Town preserves a medieval street plan and houses several museums and civic buildings. Wilberforce House, on High Street, marks the birthplace of William Wilberforce and contains exhibits on abolition and local history. Nearby, Hull Minster dominates the skyline with its tower; the Ferens Art Gallery and the Hull Maritime Museum focus on art and seafaring connections. Public transport converges at Paragon Interchange, which links rail services with local buses. Hull was designated UK City of Culture in 2017, a recognition reflected in heritage projects and repurposed dockland buildings.

Area overview

On average Kingston upon Hull, City of has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingston upon Hull, City of is £39,244 per year. There are 82 schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of: 70 primary (12 Outstanding and 53 Good) and 12 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good). Kingston upon Hull, City of is home to around 267,014 people, with a population density of about 3,730.1 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.61(+30%)
Shoplifting
13.52(+54%)
Public order
13.3(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.62(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-32%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54,010
25.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46,511
21.75%
Level 3 (A level)
37,418
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30,143
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24,163
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 213,880

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

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)2,337
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £180K

Based on 2,337 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Kingston upon Hull, City of area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingston upon Hull, City of over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached211£243,000£225
Semi-Detached740£165,000£191
Terraced1,274£123,250£148
Flats112£89,975£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingston upon Hull, City of

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,000£85,000£122,500£102,500
2017£200,250£78,500£125,000£95,000
2018£199,998£73,490£130,000£99,950
2019£211,000£90,000£138,000£100,000
2020£221,999£85,000£141,000£104,000
2021£230,000£85,000£150,000£112,000
2022£242,500£83,500£162,000£120,000
2023£245,000£90,250£162,500£117,500
2024£250,000£90,000£160,000£120,000
2025£245,000£91,000£170,000£124,000
2026£240,000£95,250£161,000£124,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingston upon Hull, City of.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£141£145£118
2017£182£141£150£112
2018£182£143£154£118
2019£192£145£160£120
2020£197£158£165£122
2021£204£155£177£133
2022£217£151£190£142
2023£221£155£178£139
2024£220£152£186£141
2025£226£159£190£147
2026£225£163£203£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingston upon Hull, City of.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingston upon Hull, City of in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kingston upon Hull, City of

Is Kingston upon Hull, City of safe?

Kingston upon Hull, City of records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Kingston upon Hull, City of?

Among the 21 wards of Kingston upon Hull, City of, Bricknell has the lowest crime rate, with about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Kingston upon Hull, City of average is 116 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Kingston upon Hull, City of?

The median sale price in Kingston upon Hull, City of is £140,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 2,337 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of?

Kingston upon Hull, City of has 70 primary schools (12 rated Outstanding, 53 Good) and 12 secondary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 8 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingston upon Hull, City of?

Kingston upon Hull, City of scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingston upon Hull, City of sits around rank 6,941 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of?

The average household income in Kingston upon Hull, City of is around £39,244 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for Kingston upon Hull, City of?

Kingston upon Hull, City of spans 3 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Kingston upon Hull East: Karl Turner (Labour Party), Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham: Diana Johnson (Labour Party) and Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice: Emma Hardy (Labour Party).

HU3 1DP

Londesborough Street

HU7 0AA

Malmo Road

HU3 4AP

Freightliner Road

HU1 2ET

Clive Sullivan Way

HU9 5BP

Elba Street

HU1 3QX

Margaret Moxon Way

HU1 2PA

Anne Street

HU9 1BP

Hedon Road

HU9 1NU

Hedon Road

HU3 3DU

Rosamond Street

HU8 7AB

Lime Street

HU6 7RS

Cranbrook Avenue

HU1 1AA

Chapel Lane

HU8 7LB

Dansom Lane South

HU4 6QR

Summergroves Way

HU1 3AB

George Street

HU2 8BP

Pearson Street

HU1 1YP

Manor Street

HU5 1AL

Sissons Way

HU1 1WB

Tower Street

HU8 7DA

Upton Street

HU9 5LP

Burma Drive

HU3 2RP

Arnold Lane

HU3 2EG

Argyle Street

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.