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University & Newland North

About

The University & Newland North area is centred around the University of Hull campus and the adjacent residential streets. The campus itself is a significant presence, with its own library, student union, and academic buildings. The surrounding neighbourhoods consist largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which are popular with students and young professionals. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities catering to the university community.

Life here is shaped by the academic calendar, with a noticeable change in atmosphere during term time versus holidays. Newland Avenue runs as a key thoroughfare, lined with independent shops, cafes, and pubs. The area includes Pearson Park, a formal Victorian park with a boating lake. Hull's municipal cemetery, a large, wooded green space with historical monuments, is also located within this district.

Area overview

On average University & Newland North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in University & Newland North is £48,449 per year. There are 7 schools in University & Newland North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). University & Newland North is home to around 8,110 people, with a population density of about 3,236.5 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

University & Newland North Population

8,110

Population density

3,236.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.32(-28%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.26(-3%)

Burglary

7.77(+51%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.92(-57%)

Other theft

5.67(-15%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

6,205

76.52%

Other White

471

5.81%

African

335

4.13%

Chinese

181

2.23%

Other Asian

129

1.59%

Total population: 8,109

Economics

Level 3 (A level)

3,349

46%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,826

25.08%

No qualifications

744

10.22%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

613

8.42%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

357

4.9%

Total 16+ residents: 7,281

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

883

36.59%

Owns with a mortgage

649

26.9%

Owns outright

643

26.65%

Other social rented

137

5.68%

Other forms of private rent

2.11%

Total households: 2,413

Property prices in University & Newland North

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in University & Newland North area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 University & Newland North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£255,000	£215,500	£242,500	£261,500	£286,000
Flats	5	£70,000	£47,600	£66,000	£80,000	£87,960
Semi-Detached	8	£189,250	£125,750	£166,250	£221,250	£240,000
Terraced	32	£131,750	£90,700	£119,750	£164,250	£210,600

10 years median price trend in University & Newland North

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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University & Newland North

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in University & Newland North

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