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Willerby and Kirk Ella

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About

The Willerby and Kirk Ella ward sits on the western edge of the East Riding of Yorkshire, bordering the city of Hull. The area is primarily residential, characterised by established housing estates, local shopping parades, and several large schools. Open green spaces like the playing fields at Wolfreton School and the grounds of Kirk Ella church provide recreational areas. The ward is well-connected by the A164 and A63 roads, which serve as major transport routes for commuters.

Much of the landscape is defined by the Humber Estuary's flat topography, with residential streets extending towards the Holderness Drain. A notable local feature is the historic packhorse bridge in Kirk Ella, which crosses the old village beck. The ward functions largely as a suburban community, with its economy and daily life closely linked to the facilities and employment opportunities of the neighbouring city.

Area overview

On average Willerby and Kirk Ella has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willerby and Kirk Ella is £54,875 per year. There are 3 schools in Willerby and Kirk Ella: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Willerby and Kirk Ella is home to around 13,405 people, with a population density of about 1,285.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willerby and Kirk Ella Population
13,405
Population density
1,285.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.89(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-34%)
Public order
6.12(-32%)
Shoplifting
5.22(-40%)
Other theft
4.85(-27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,666
94.47%
Other White
159
1.19%
Indian
140
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.51%
Irish
46
0.34%
Total population: 13,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,938
34.74%
Level 3 (A level)
2,014
17.77%
No qualifications
1,635
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,564
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,011
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 11,336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,043
51.56%
Owns with a mortgage
2,130
36.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
7.74%
Other forms of private rent
104
1.76%
Social rents from council
97
1.64%
Total households: 5,902

Property prices in Willerby and Kirk Ella

Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Willerby and Kirk Ella area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willerby and Kirk Ella 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 Willerby and Kirk Ella over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£385,000
Flats18£122,250
Semi-Detached110£275,000
Terraced26£182,000

10 years median price trend in Willerby and Kirk Ella

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willerby and Kirk Ella.

Data Sources

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