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About

Southcoates is a residential ward located to the east of Hull city centre, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates and terraced homes. The area is bordered by Holderness Road, a major arterial route, and includes the large East Park, one of the city's principal green spaces with boating lakes and animal enclosures. The ward contains industrial pockets along its eastern fringes near the River Hull.

The area is served by several local schools and community centres. A notable local landmark is the distinctive brick water tower situated near Southcoates Lane, a prominent vertical feature in the otherwise low-rise landscape. The ward's proximity to the city centre and the Holderness Road retail corridor provides essential amenities for its residents.

Area overview

On average Southcoates has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southcoates is £38,125 per year. There are 3 schools in Southcoates: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southcoates is home to around 15,061 people, with a population density of about 5,376.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southcoates Population
15,061
Population density
5,376.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.67(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.47(+82%)
Public order
12.75(+42%)
Other theft
11.62(+75%)
Shoplifting
10.42(+21%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,334
88.51%
Other White
895
5.94%
Indian
152
1.01%
African
104
0.69%
Other
70
0.46%
Total population: 15,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,310
27.24%
Level 3 (A level)
2,061
16.96%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,046
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,890
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,550
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 12,152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,603
25.98%
Owns outright
1,511
24.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,211
19.63%
Social rents from council
987
16%
Other social rented
681
11.04%
Total households: 6,170

Property prices in Southcoates

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 in Southcoates area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £210,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southcoates 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£210,000
Semi-Detached22£135,000
Terraced88£116,500

10 years median price trend in Southcoates

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

Data Sources

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