Postcode HU9 2JU 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 282.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Drypool & Victoria Dock is £38,705 per year. The nearest station is Hull, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Oval.
Drypool & Victoria Dock has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Drypool & Victoria Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 282.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from HU9 2JU.
Drypool & Victoria Dock near HU9 2JU 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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £116,250 (about £159 per square foot) in Drypool area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £162,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 18 | £106,500 | £176 |
| Terraced | 58 | £81,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197,475 | £95,000 | £130,000 | £59,000 |
| 2017 | £206,750 | £90,875 | £121,875 | £72,000 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £98,000 | £117,500 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £235,250 | £97,500 | £138,000 | £78,400 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £98,250 | £146,300 | £93,000 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £100,000 | £138,250 | £92,000 |
| 2022 | £257,000 | £109,500 | £158,750 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £262,500 | £110,000 | £187,000 | £86,000 |
| 2024 | £287,500 | £102,500 | £155,000 | £91,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £104,500 | £175,000 | £80,000 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | £118,000 | £145,000 | £76,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £156 | £146 | £82 |
| 2017 | £197 | £153 | £160 | £89 |
| 2018 | £202 | £155 | £160 | £87 |
| 2019 | £223 | £159 | £182 | £103 |
| 2020 | £224 | £138 | £186 | £110 |
| 2021 | £240 | £165 | £184 | £106 |
| 2022 | £224 | £177 | £214 | £106 |
| 2023 | £261 | £155 | £215 | £108 |
| 2024 | £252 | £159 | £207 | £113 |
| 2025 | £281 | £175 | £204 | £114 |
| 2026 | £248 | £182 | £205 | £103 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HU9 2JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2026 | 14, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JB | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 26, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JB | Terraced | Freehold | £61,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 280 - 284, Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 2JX | Other | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 4, Ellens Villas, Hull, HU9 2JF | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 4, Ellens Villas, Hull, HU9 2JF | Terraced | Freehold | £50,000 |
In the HU9 2JU 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 HU9 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 324 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Mount Pleasant, Hull, HU9 2BN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | B&M Bargains | Burleigh Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU8 8SR | Walking directions to B&M Bargains |
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 HU9 2JU, 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
The area around HU9 2JU records about 283 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 HU9 2JU in Drypool & Victoria Dock is £116,250 (about £159 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HU9 2JU, including Buckingham Primary Academy (Good), Estcourt Primary Academy (Good) and Craven Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HU9 2JU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 995 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 HU9 2JU is Karl Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Chambers (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.