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Southcoates Central & Docks

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About

Southcoates Central & Docks is a largely residential area situated east of Hull's city centre, defined by its industrial waterways. The landscape is dominated by housing estates, major retail parks, and the expansive Alexandra Dock, a key commercial port. The area is bisected by the Holderness Drain and the Hull to Scunthorpe railway line, creating distinct neighbourhoods.

Alexandra Dock is a working port for bulk cargo, with its operational silos and wind turbines a constant presence. The area's history is marked by the Dock Offices building, a surviving late-19th century structure that once administered the bustling timber trade. Residential streets are often laid out in a grid pattern, with green spaces like East Park providing a local focal point.

Area overview

On average Southcoates Central & Docks has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southcoates Central & Docks is £41,621 per year. There are 3 schools in Southcoates Central & Docks: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southcoates Central & Docks is home to around 8,977 people, with a population density of about 1,204.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southcoates Central & Docks Population
8,977
Population density
1,204.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.28(+52%)
Shoplifting
13.7(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.37(+58%)
Other crime
12.81(+281%)
Public order
11.03(+23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,051
89.69%
Other White
433
4.82%
African
60
0.67%
Indian
53
0.59%
Bangladeshi
40
0.45%
Total population: 8,976

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,720
23.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,355
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,351
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,183
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
961
13.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,094
31.84%
Owns outright
919
26.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
604
17.58%
Social rents from council
502
14.61%
Other social rented
213
6.2%
Total households: 3,436

Property prices in Southcoates Central & Docks

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £133,500 in Southcoates Central & Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southcoates Central & Docks 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 Southcoates Central & Docks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£210,000
Semi-Detached21£138,000
Terraced50£128,750

10 years median price trend in Southcoates Central & Docks

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcoates Central & Docks.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.