Postcode HU6 8SY 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Greenwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Greenwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.4% 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 per household in Greenwood is £35,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HU6 8SY.
Greenwood near HU6 8SY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 8SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 9, Keswick Gardens, Hull, HU6 8TD | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 14, Keswick Gardens, Hull, HU6 8TD | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 15, Keswick Gardens, Hull, HU6 8TD | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 1, Ruswarp Grove, Hull, HU6 8TL | Terraced | Freehold | £106,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 402, Greenwood Avenue, Hull, HU6 8TW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the HU6 8SY postcode area, located within Greenwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU6 8SY
| 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 | Premier | Endike Lane, Kingston upon Hull, HU6 8AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Endike Lane, Hull, HU6 8AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Endike Lane, Hull, HU6 8AG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | BLUE SHOP | Inglemire Lane, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 8LF | Walking directions to BLUE SHOP |
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 8SY, 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 8SY records about 82 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.
The median sale price around HU6 8SY in Greenwood is £131,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to HU6 8SY, including Hall Road Academy (Good), Life Skills Hub Central and St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HU6 8SY is Cottingham, about 1,186 m away.
HU6 8SY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 668 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 8SY 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.