Postcode HU8 8SH is located in an urban city, within the Drypool ward of Kingston upon Hull, City of in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Drypool & Victoria Dock area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Drypool & Victoria Dock is £38,705 per year. The nearest station is Hull located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Oval.
Drypool & Victoria Dock has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Drypool & Victoria Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Drypool & Victoria Dock is £38,705 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from HU8 8SH.
Drypool & Victoria Dock near HU8 8SH 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Oval | Small | Walking directions to The Oval |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Drypool area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £174,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £80,000 |
| Detached | 10 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £104,250 |
10 year median price trend in Drypool
In the HU8 8SH postcode area, located within Drypool & Victoria Dock, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HU8 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 324 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 2JX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 2EU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | B&M Bargains | Burleigh Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU8 8SR | Walking directions to B&M Bargains |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Mount Pleasant, Hull, HU9 2BN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 8SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Chambers
Drypool - Elected 7 May 2026
Karl Turner
Kingston upon Hull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.