Postcode HU6 7SW is located in an urban city, within the University ward of Kingston upon Hull, City of in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the University & Newland North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Newland North is £48,449 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham, about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
University & Newland North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
University & Newland North has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Newland North is £48,449 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU6 7SW.
University & Newland North near HU6 7SW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 (about £156 per square foot) in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £340,501.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £256,500 | £242 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £155,000 | £169 |
| Terraced | 33 | £112,000 | £153 |
| Flats | 6 | £84,975 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £55,500 | £120,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £43,500 | £120,500 | £89,000 |
| 2018 | £181,750 | £65,000 | £120,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £183,500 | £80,500 | £124,475 | £97,500 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £53,750 | £135,000 | £91,750 |
| 2021 | £207,000 | £60,375 | £143,500 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £230,500 | £85,000 | £155,000 | £122,500 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £65,700 | £154,750 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £281,250 | £63,000 | £175,000 | £116,000 |
| 2025 | £255,000 | £80,000 | £147,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £155,000 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £115 | £126 | £97 |
| 2017 | £162 | £93 | £143 | £101 |
| 2018 | £184 | £115 | £131 | £106 |
| 2019 | £185 | £122 | £129 | £119 |
| 2020 | £177 | £132 | £146 | £113 |
| 2021 | £188 | £120 | £152 | £128 |
| 2022 | £203 | £140 | £171 | £149 |
| 2023 | £266 | £127 | £165 | £141 |
| 2024 | £228 | £135 | £171 | £133 |
| 2025 | £247 | £144 | £162 | £146 |
| 2026 | — | — | £169 | £153 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU6 7SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 10, Ferens Avenue, Hull, HU6 7SY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 3, Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7SP | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 30, Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7SN | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 30, Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7SN | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 30, Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7SN | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 |
In the HU6 7SW postcode area, located within University & Newland North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU6 7SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Cranbrook Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 7RX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 245 Newland Avenue, Hull, HU5 2EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Price Crunch | 54 Cottingham Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 7RA | Walking directions to Price Crunch |
| 0.4 mi | Abba Delight | 46 Cottingham Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 7RA | Walking directions to Abba Delight |
| 0.4 mi | Indian and Continental Stores | Lambton Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 2EP | Walking directions to Indian and Continental Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Kingston upon Hull, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HU6 7SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Juskey
University - Elected 7 May 2026
Diana Johnson
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HU6 7SW records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around HU6 7SW in University & Newland North is £131,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to HU6 7SW, including University of Hull (Requires improvement), St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy (Outstanding) and Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HU6 7SW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU6 7SW is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Juskey (Liberal Democrats).
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.