Postcode HU6 8QU 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 Bricknell East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bricknell East is £43,100 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Bricknell East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Bricknell East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bricknell East is £43,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU6 8QU.
Bricknell East near HU6 8QU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 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 | 21 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in University
In the HU6 8QU postcode area, located within Bricknell East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU6 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 290 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Fairfax Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 4QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Express | Cranbrook Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8NA | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.4 mi | BLUE SHOP | Inglemire Lane, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8LF | Walking directions to BLUE SHOP |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Endike Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 8AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.