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HU5 4HF

Bontoft Avenue

Bricknell

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Detailed insights for HU5 4HF

Overview

Postcode HU5 4HF is located in an urban city, within the Bricknell ward of Kingston upon Hull, City of in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Bricknell West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bricknell West is £36,204 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham, about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bricknell West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bricknell West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bricknell West is £36,204 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU5 4HF.

Flood risk

Very low

Bricknell West near HU5 4HF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
479
Population density
990.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.27(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.95(+16%)
Public order
8.46(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.46(-48%)
Burglary
5.97(+17%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
457
95.01%
Indian
6
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.83%
Other Asian
3
0.62%
Total population: 481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
24.94%
Level 3 (A level)
86
21.66%
No qualifications
68
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
13.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
13.35%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
86
42.79%
Owns outright
66
32.84%
Social rents from council
24
11.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
11.44%
Other forms of private rent
2
1%
Total households: 201

Property prices in Bricknell

Median price£173,250
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £215K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £173,250 (about £187 per square foot) in Bricknell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bricknell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£319,250£231
Semi-Detached33£215,000£195
Terraced61£165,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bricknell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bricknell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,000£135,000£119,975
2017£186,000£133,000£127,750
2018£223,500£162,250£128,500
2019£286,250£165,000£131,750
2020£191,500£171,500£136,000
2021£255,000£170,000£141,250
2022£280,000£177,500£160,000
2023£430,000£186,500£146,500
2024£285,000£200,000£158,750
2025£295,000£200,000£157,250
2026£293,500£250,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bricknell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bricknell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£131£125
2017£164£148£142
2018£176£151£142
2019£189£159£148
2020£202£162£153
2021£228£160£152
2022£213£180£172
2023£244£170£173
2024£230£198£167
2025£248£195£173
2026£225£192£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bricknell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU5 4HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU5 4HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20259, Lowdale Close, Hull, HU5 5DSTerracedFreehold£108,000
25 Apr 202517, Flaxdale Court, Hull, HU5 5DRFlatsLeasehold£61,500
06 Jan 20264, Sandale Court, Hull, HU5 5DWTerracedFreehold£120,000
06 Mar 202629, Bermondsey Drive, Hull, HU5 5EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
24 Jul 20255, Bermondsey Drive, Hull, HU5 5EHFlatsLeasehold£62,000

Schools

In the HU5 4HF postcode area, located within Bricknell West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HU5 4HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryAppleton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPriory Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryKelvin Hall SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU5 4HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HU5 4HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne StopCounty Road South, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 5NAWalking directions to One Stop

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 HU5 4HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Hofman

Bricknell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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
WardBricknellE05011528
ParishKingston upon Hull, City of, unparished areaE43000010
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bricknell WestE02002670
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Hull 019BE01012795
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about HU5 4HF

Is HU5 4HF (Bricknell West) safe?

The area around HU5 4HF records about 87 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, other crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HU5 4HF?

The median sale price around HU5 4HF in Bricknell West is £173,250 (about £187 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HU5 4HF?

There are 10 schools close to HU5 4HF, including Appleton Primary School (Good), Priory Primary School (Good) and Kelvin Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HU5 4HF?

HU5 4HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HU5 4HF (Bricknell West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU5 4HF is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Hofman (Labour and Co-operative 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.