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HU2 9AD

Russell Street

Central

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Overview

Postcode HU2 9AD is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Kingston upon Hull, City of in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Hull City Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hull City Centre is £32,653 per year. The nearest station is Hull, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queen's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
332
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hull City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hull City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 332.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hull City Centre is £32,653 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from HU2 9AD.

Flood risk

Very low

Hull City Centre near HU2 9AD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HU2 9AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hull

N/A

Walking directions to Hull

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HU2 9AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's GardensMediumWalking directions to Queen's Gardens
0.5 miPeel Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Peel Street Park

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
3,662.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.68(+202%)
Public order
39.06(+342%)
Criminal damage and arson
38.19(+344%)
Burglary
23.44(+360%)
Drugs
23.44(+553%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
60%
Other White
39
17.33%
African
12
5.33%
Other
12
5.33%
Other Asian
9
4%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
31.31%
No qualifications
41
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
65.12%
Social rents from council
24
18.6%
Owns outright
10
7.75%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.65%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Central

Median price£97,500
Price per sq ft£108
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£68K – £127K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £97,500 (about £108 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £255,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£120,000£131
Terraced49£103,000£105
Flats6£61,250£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£92,500£74,000
2017£52,500£102,500£82,750
2018£49,950£106,000£72,000
2019£50,000£87,000£77,250
2020£58,500£94,000£85,000
2021£70,000£105,000£87,000
2022£63,975£108,000£85,000
2023£72,500£105,000£92,000
2024£48,750£120,000£90,000
2025£63,250£121,375£91,000
2026£52,500£115,000£103,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£63
2017£90£89£80
2018£82£88£79
2019£77£108£86
2020£111£85
2021£116£96£94
2022£117£160£97
2023£115£102£98
2024£93£111£99
2025£120£152£106
2026£111£148£114
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU2 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU2 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2026The Wellington Inn, 55, Russell Street, Hull, HU2 9ABOtherFreehold£150,000
12 Sept 202555, Raywell Street, Hull, HU2 8EPOtherFreehold£200,000
05 Jun 2026Flat 14, City Central, 22, Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HUFlatsLeasehold£73,500
14 Nov 2025Flat 3, Salter House, 10 - 11, Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HUFlatsLeasehold£74,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 3, Salter House, 10 - 11, Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HUFlatsLeasehold£55,000

Schools

In the HU2 9AD postcode area, located within Hull City Centre, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HU2 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Charles Voluntary Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryRon Dearing UTCUniversity technical college

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryClifton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU2 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HU2 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChong Wah8 Union Street, Hull, HU2 8HDWalking directions to Chong Wah
0.2 miDubai Mini MarketAlbion Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU1 3TEWalking directions to Dubai Mini Market
0.2 miIcelandAlbion Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 8PWWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyJameson Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU1 3JFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHeron FoodsJameson Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU1 3QAWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Hull, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,365

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 HU2 9AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Motokin Ali

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Diana Johnson

Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

Parliamentary ConstituencyKingston upon Hull North and CottinghamE14001314
WardCentralE05011529
ParishKingston upon Hull, City of, unparished areaE43000010
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hull City CentreE02002680
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Hull 029GE01035465
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about HU2 9AD

Is HU2 9AD (Hull City Centre) safe?

The area around HU2 9AD records about 332 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near HU2 9AD?

The median sale price around HU2 9AD in Hull City Centre is £97,500 (about £108 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HU2 9AD?

There are 14 schools close to HU2 9AD, including St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy (Requires improvement), Ron Dearing UTC (Outstanding) and Clifton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HU2 9AD?

The closest station to HU2 9AD is Hull, about 542 m away.

How deprived is the area around HU2 9AD?

HU2 9AD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HU2 9AD (Hull City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU2 9AD is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Motokin Ali (Liberal Democrats).

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.