Postcode HU6 8BS 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 Greenwood area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greenwood is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Greenwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Greenwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 81.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Greenwood is £29,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU6 8BS.
Greenwood near HU6 8BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £68,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in University
In the HU6 8BS postcode area, located within Greenwood, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU6 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 9QG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Endike Lane, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8AG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8BL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Endike Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 8AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | BLUE SHOP | Inglemire Lane, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8LF | Walking directions to BLUE SHOP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.