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HU12 8HA

Sheriff Highway

South West Holderness

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Overview

Postcode HU12 8HA is located in an urban city, within the South West Holderness ward of East Riding of Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Hedon & Preston area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hedon & Preston is £42,546 per year. The nearest station is Hull, about 6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Watson Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hedon & Preston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hedon & Preston has a high crime rate, with approximately 97 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hedon & Preston is £42,546 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU12 8HA.

Flood risk

Very low

Hedon & Preston near HU12 8HA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hull located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HU12 8HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWatson ParkSmallWalking directions to Watson Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
3,534.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.19(+11%)
Public order
19.54(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+2%)
Other theft
6.06(-9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
98.11%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.89%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
30.04%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.04%
No qualifications
31
13.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
62.6%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.88%
Social rents from council
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in South West Holderness

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £240K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) in South West Holderness area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,520 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South West Holderness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£265,000£239
Semi-Detached100£170,000£213
Terraced33£147,500£201
Flats8£84,650£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South West Holderness

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South West Holderness.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,000£103,750£132,500£102,500
2017£209,950£105,000£130,500£112,000
2018£213,750£88,000£136,500£117,000
2019£225,000£110,000£140,750£120,000
2020£239,975£111,500£145,000£125,000
2021£229,000£87,725£155,000£125,000
2022£272,750£97,500£170,000£133,000
2023£295,000£108,000£160,000£126,250
2024£269,500£112,500£180,000£135,000
2025£266,500£110,000£172,500£143,750
2026£263,500£87,300£177,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South West Holderness.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South West Holderness.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£141£157£134
2017£183£148£164£146
2018£187£140£172£150
2019£192£160£173£154
2020£199£166£176£166
2021£211£143£189£160
2022£247£154£203£185
2023£259£162£206£196
2024£248£172£204£185
2025£244£172£207£192
2026£240£129£226£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South West Holderness.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South West Holderness in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU12 8HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU12 8HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202549, Sheriff Highway, Hull, HU12 8HASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
31 Mar 202541, Sheriff Highway, Hull, HU12 8HASemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
14 Feb 202543, Sheriff Highway, Hull, HU12 8HASemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500
19 Sept 20252, Haven Staithes, Hull, HU12 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£174,000
20 Aug 202513, Haven Staithes, Hull, HU12 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the HU12 8HA postcode area, located within Hedon & Preston, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HU12 8HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHedon Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHedon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNurseryHedon Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU12 8HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HU12 8HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron FoodsGeorge Street, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8JJWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miCo-op FoodDistaff Lane, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8JAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Riding of Yorkshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,344
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HU12 8HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Paul Dennis

South West Holderness - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Steve Gallant

South West Holderness - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sue Steel

South West Holderness - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Graham Stuart

Beverley and Holderness - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictEast Riding of YorkshireE06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeverley and HoldernessE14001087
ParishHedonE04000409
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hedon & PrestonE02002712
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Riding of Yorkshire 029BE01013095
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HU12 8HA

Is HU12 8HA (Hedon & Preston) safe?

The area around HU12 8HA records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near HU12 8HA?

The median sale price around HU12 8HA in Hedon & Preston is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HU12 8HA?

There are 4 schools close to HU12 8HA, including Hedon Primary School, Hedon Primary School (Requires improvement) and Hedon Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HU12 8HA?

HU12 8HA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HU12 8HA (Hedon & Preston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness covering HU12 8HA is Graham Stuart (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Paul Dennis (Conservative and Unionist Party), Steve Gallant (Labour Party) and Sue Steel (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.