Postcode HU6 8RF 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 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bricknell East is £52,406 per year. The nearest station is Cottingham, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 126.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Bricknell East is £52,406 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU6 8RF.
Bricknell East near HU6 8RF 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Cottingham | N/A | Walking directions to Cottingham |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU6 8RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | 44, Golf Links Road, Hull, HU6 8RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 38, Golf Links Road, Hull, HU6 8RA | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 4, Leyburn Avenue, Hull, HU6 8QX | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 37, Golf Links Road, Hull, HU6 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 4, Wensley Avenue, Hull, HU6 8QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the HU6 8RF postcode area, located within Bricknell East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU6 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Today's Express | Cranbrook Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8NA | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 290 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | BLUE SHOP | Inglemire Lane, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8LF | Walking directions to BLUE SHOP |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Endike Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 8AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8RF, 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 8RF records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around HU6 8RF in Bricknell East is £131,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to HU6 8RF, including Hall Road Academy (Good), Croxby Primary School (Good) and Frederick Holmes School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HU6 8RF is Cottingham, about 1,586 m away.
HU6 8RF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,421 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 8RF 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.