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About

University ward is located in the northern part of Kingston upon Hull, centred around the main campus of the University of Hull. The area is characterised by student accommodation, academic buildings, and associated facilities. The campus itself features a mix of modern and historic architecture, including the iconic Brynmor Jones Library. Residential streets surrounding the core campus are primarily filled with terraced and semi-detached housing, much of which is occupied by the student population.

The ward includes the grounds of the university, playing fields, and the adjacent Cottingham Road corridor with its shops and services catering to campus life. The area is functionally defined by the university's academic calendar, with rhythms that shift between term time and vacations. Open spaces like the university's grounds and nearby playing fields provide green areas within this largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average University has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in University is £43,010 per year. There are 8 schools in University: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). University is home to around 11,800 people, with a population density of about 4,946.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

University Population
11,800
Population density
4,946.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.34(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.9(+64%)
Public order
12.54(+40%)
Shoplifting
10.08(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.73(-37%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,792
74.5%
Other White
893
7.57%
African
530
4.49%
Other
306
2.59%
Chinese
198
1.68%
Total population: 11,801

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,432
35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,196
22.39%
No qualifications
1,709
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,066
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
757
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 9,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,080
27.63%
Social rents from council
863
22.08%
Owns with a mortgage
777
19.88%
Owns outright
747
19.11%
Other social rented
344
8.8%
Total households: 3,909

Property prices in University

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £131,500 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for University 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 University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£255,000
Flats8£83,250
Semi-Detached21£159,000
Terraced32£127,500

10 years median price trend in University

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

All postcodes in University

HU67RJ

Cottingham Road

HU68HA

21st Avenue

HU68TW

Greenwood Avenue

HU67UW

Lawsons Close

HU68DB

University

HU68BS

5th Avenue

HU68DG

29th Avenue

HU68JY

Etton Grove

HU68PL

The Quadrant

HU67RU

University

HU67US

Chancellor's Walk

HU67SF

The Trees

HU67TR

Inglemire Lane

HU68QG

University

HU67SY

Ferens Avenue

HU67LD

Beverley Road

HU68SU

Greenwood Avenue

HU68TH

Endike Lane

HU68LW

Endike Lane

HU68SE

Hall Road

HU67JL

Beverley Road

HU67SS

Cranbrook Avenue

HU68QU

Aysgarth Avenue

HU67ER

Beverley Road

HU68SX

University

HU67RH

Chancellor's Walk

HU67TP

Inglemire Lane

HU68BZ

31st Avenue

HU68EW

Ellerburn Avenue

HU68JG

Inglemire Lane

HU67TJ

Inglemire Avenue

HU67TY

Cranbrook Avenue

HU68DD

University

HU68EY

25th Avenue

HU68LT

Westgarth Avenue

HU68ST

Greenwood Avenue

HU67JJ

Beverley Road

HU68QH

Redhill Park

HU68RF

Nursery Lane

HU67RA

Cottingham Road

HU68AA

Endike Lane

HU68NE

Weighton Grove

HU67SW

Salmon Grove

HU68JJ

Cranbrook Avenue

HU68AE

Endike Lane

HU68LN

Oldstead Avenue

HU67UA

Endike Lane

HU68JN

Inglemire Lane

HU68LD

Langtoft Grove

HU68LE

Inglemire Lane

HU67SE

Auckland Avenue

HU68DE

31st Avenue

HU68LG

Oldstead Avenue

HU68AB

Levisham Close

HU68EZ

25th Avenue

HU68LJ

Oldstead Avenue

HU68NA

Inglemire Lane

HU68QE

Cottingham Road

HU68QR

Cottingham Road

HU68TL

Ruswarp Grove

HU68AN

Greenwood Avenue

HU68PN

The Quadrant

HU68SP

Arram Grove

HU67JN

Beverley Road

HU67SB

Cottingham Road

HU68AJ

Endike Lane

HU68JW

Inglemire Lane

HU68PE

Rowley Grove

HU68SH

Inglemire Lane

HU67JA

Beverley Road

HU67SL

Salmon Grove

HU68JS

Etton Grove

HU68NN

Cottingham Grove

HU68SB

Hall Road

HU67SJ

Auckland Avenue

HU68JT

Newbald Grove

HU68LB

Langtoft Grove

HU68LQ

Newholme Close

HU67AF

Chancellor's Walk

HU67DF

Cranbrook Avenue

HU67SN

Cranbrook Avenue

HU68JZ

Beeford Grove

HU68PG

Ferriby Grove

HU68QX

Leyburn Avenue

HU67SH

Auckland Avenue

HU68ET

5th Avenue

HU68LL

Oldstead Avenue

HU67SP

Cranbrook Avenue

HU67TS

Inglemire Lane

HU68DN

Endike Lane

HU68LH

Woodcroft Avenue

HU68SR

Carnaby Grove

HU67RS

Cranbrook Avenue

HU68EU

25th Avenue

HU68LR

Grangeside Avenue

HU68NG

Welton Grove

HU67TG

Inglemire Avenue

HU68JP

Cranbrook Avenue

HU68SS

Greenwood Avenue

HU67RX

Cranbrook Avenue

Data Sources

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