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HU3 2RT

Arnold Lane

Central

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Overview

Postcode HU3 2RT 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 260.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
260
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
73.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Hull City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 40 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hull City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.8%

Approximately 73.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from HU3 2RT.

Flood risk

Very low

Hull City Centre near HU3 2RT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HU3 2RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hull

N/A

Walking directions to Hull

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HU3 2RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.4 miCollingwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Collingwood Park

Area Profile

Population
574
Population density
3,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
131.85(+198%)
Public order
37.81(+328%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.3(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.88(+224%)
Burglary
15.6(+206%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
58.64%
African
63
10.99%
Other White
49
8.55%
Other Asian
30
5.24%
Other
23
4.01%
Total population: 573

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
188
40.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
69
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
9.87%
Level 3 (A level)
46
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 466

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
107
45.15%
Social rents from council
68
28.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
15.61%
Owns outright
11
4.64%
Owns with a mortgage
6
2.53%
Total households: 237

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU3 2RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU3 2RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Room 10, 301 - 305, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2SBFlatsLeasehold£34,750
09 Sept 2025Flat 3, 299, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2SBFlatsLeasehold£46,500
16 Apr 2025Flat 7, Carlton House, 307 - 311, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2SBFlatsLeasehold£32,000
14 Apr 2025Flat 1, 293, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2SBFlatsLeasehold£52,000
20 Apr 202614, Thorn Leigh, Hull, HU3 2PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£118,000

Schools

In the HU3 2RT postcode area, located within Hull City Centre, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HU3 2RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHymers CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryThe Boulevard AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableThe Venn Boulevard CentreAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU3 2RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HU3 2RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAuckland Local148 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JHWalking directions to Auckland Local
0.4 miTesco ExtraBloomsbury Court, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 8RRWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miBudgens455-457 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 6ASWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miTesco Express229 Spring Bank, Hull, HU3 1LRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 HU3 2RT, 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 029DE01012855
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about HU3 2RT

Is HU3 2RT (Hull City Centre) safe?

The area around HU3 2RT records about 260 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 HU3 2RT?

The median sale price around HU3 2RT 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 HU3 2RT?

There are 16 schools close to HU3 2RT, including Hymers College, The Boulevard Academy (Requires improvement) and The Venn Boulevard Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HU3 2RT?

The closest station to HU3 2RT is Hull, about 1,091 m away.

How deprived is the area around HU3 2RT?

HU3 2RT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 40 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HU3 2RT (Hull City Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU3 2RT is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Motokin Ali (Liberal Democrats).

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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.