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HU6 8JP

Cranbrook Avenue

University

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Detailed insights for HU6 8JP

Overview

Postcode HU6 8JP 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 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenwood is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Greenwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Greenwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Greenwood is £35,500 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU6 8JP.

Flood risk

Low

Greenwood near HU6 8JP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HU6 8JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Cottingham

N/A

Walking directions to Cottingham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
7,063.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.85(+11%)
Shoplifting
19.54(+123%)
Public order
12.07(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.47(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
82.47%
Other White
33
11.34%
Other Asian
4
1.37%
Arab
4
1.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.03%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
27.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
17.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
16.5%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
36.28%
Owns with a mortgage
26
23.01%
Owns outright
16
14.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.16%
Other social rented
13
11.5%
Total households: 113

Property prices in University

Median price£131,000
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £176K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£256,500£242
Semi-Detached29£155,000£169
Terraced33£112,000£153
Flats6£84,975£143

10-year price trendmedian sale price in University

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in University.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in University.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU6 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU6 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20252, Etton Grove, Hull, HU6 8JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
26 Jun 2025537, Inglemire Lane, Hull, HU6 8NBTerracedFreehold£94,000
24 Sept 2025131, Hall Road, Hull, HU6 8QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Dec 2025138, Hall Road, Hull, HU6 8SBTerracedFreehold£230,000
21 Nov 2025124, Hall Road, Hull, HU6 8SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the HU6 8JP postcode area, located within Greenwood, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HU6 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHall Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLife Skills Hub CentralOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableFrederick Holmes SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU6 8JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HU6 8JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miToday's ExpressCranbrook Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8NAWalking directions to Today's Express
0.2 miPremierEndike Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 8AQWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miIcelandEndike Lane, Hull, HU6 8AQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miBLUE SHOPInglemire Lane, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8LFWalking directions to BLUE SHOP
0.2 miHeron FoodsEndike Lane, Hull, HU6 8AGWalking 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 HU6 8JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Juskey

University - 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
WardUniversityE05011544
ParishKingston upon Hull, City of, unparished areaE43000010
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GreenwoodE02002659
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kingston upon Hull 008GE01012918
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HU6 8JP

Is HU6 8JP (Greenwood) safe?

The area around HU6 8JP records about 83 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near HU6 8JP?

The median sale price around HU6 8JP in Greenwood is £131,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HU6 8JP?

There are 14 schools close to HU6 8JP, including Hall Road Academy (Good), Life Skills Hub Central and Frederick Holmes School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HU6 8JP?

The closest station to HU6 8JP is Cottingham, about 1,549 m away.

How deprived is the area around HU6 8JP?

HU6 8JP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HU6 8JP (Greenwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham covering HU6 8JP is Diana Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Juskey (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.