Postcode HU8 8LR is located in an urban city, within the Holderness ward of Kingston upon Hull, City of in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Southcoates West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcoates West is £38,151 per year. The nearest station is Hull, about 2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is East Park.
Southcoates West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Southcoates West has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southcoates West is £38,151 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from HU8 8LR.
Southcoates West near HU8 8LR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hull located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Park | Large | Walking directions to East Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Oval | Small | Walking directions to The Oval |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Holderness area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £249,990 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £176,250 | £197 |
| Terraced | 52 | £135,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197,248 | £143,000 | £121,655 |
| 2017 | £192,748 | £127,500 | £96,250 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £141,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £234,000 | £149,000 | £113,500 |
| 2020 | £223,500 | £153,250 | £112,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £159,500 | £116,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £167,500 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £239,995 | £180,000 | £127,000 |
| 2024 | £226,250 | £190,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 | £180,000 | £133,000 |
| 2026 | £264,000 | £185,000 | £131,625 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £155 | £137 |
| 2017 | £191 | £146 | £107 |
| 2018 | £188 | £158 | £124 |
| 2019 | £199 | £172 | £131 |
| 2020 | £202 | £174 | £121 |
| 2021 | £209 | £185 | £126 |
| 2022 | £240 | £190 | £142 |
| 2023 | £210 | £191 | £145 |
| 2024 | £210 | £191 | £149 |
| 2025 | £227 | £202 | £142 |
| 2026 | £265 | £198 | £179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU8 8LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 19, Westcott Street, Hull, HU8 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £255,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 5, Westcott Street, Hull, HU8 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 3, Westcott Street, Hull, HU8 8LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 24, Westcott Street, Hull, HU8 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 3, Byron Street, Hull, HU8 8LS | Terraced | Freehold | £107,000 |
In the HU8 8LR postcode area, located within Southcoates West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU8 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Faraday Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 3DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 324 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 2JX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 292 James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, HU8 8LJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 292 James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, HU8 8LJ | 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 HU8 8LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jackie Dad
Holderness - Elected 7 May 2026
Karl Turner
Kingston upon Hull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HU8 8LR records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around HU8 8LR in Southcoates West is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to HU8 8LR, including Westcott Primary School (Good), Buckingham Primary Academy (Good) and Mersey Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HU8 8LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,803 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 East covering HU8 8LR is Karl Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackie Dad (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.