Bilton Grange
Kingston upon Hull 009 · 5 sub-areas · 7,002 residents
Kingston upon Hull 009 is a residential area within Hull, home to around 7,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £612 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and you can save a deposit in roughly two and a half years. The trade-off is a high crime rate and schools that lag well behind the national picture.
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- Young professionals (48/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Bilton Grange?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £684 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Bilton Grange in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Bilton Grange
Hull's general reputation for affordability is borne out sharply here. Rents are among the lowest you'll find anywhere in Yorkshire and well below what you'd pay in almost any comparable English city. A 2-bed at around £612 a month, with a median house price of roughly £142,000, puts this area firmly at the cheaper end of what Hull itself offers — which already sits at the affordable end of the national spectrum.
The cost picture looks attractive on paper, but it comes with context. The deprivation score places the area in the second-lowest decile nationally, which shapes almost everything about daily life here — the condition of housing, the quality of local services, and the employment base. Around 36% of homes are social rented, which is a notably high share; owner-occupation sits at 50%, below the regional norm.
The people here skew slightly older and younger at the same time: nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and close to one in five is 65 or over. The middle working-age group — 35 to 49 — accounts for just under 17%, which is relatively low. Single-person households make up about 31% of all households. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with 95% of residents born in the UK and a diversity index of 5.2.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is over 6.6 km away in a straight line — roughly an 83-minute walk, so most residents drive; car use accounts for nearly 63% of commutes. Rents rose 7.1% in the last year, which is a meaningful increase at this income level given that rent already takes up around 38% of typical take-home pay. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you prioritise. Rents are genuinely low — a 2-bed runs about £612 a month — and you can save a deposit in around two and a half years. The trade-offs are real though: crime runs well above the national average, schools underperform relative to the national picture, and the area sits in the second-lowest deprivation decile nationally. Good value, but with clear compromises.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 009?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £493 a month, a two-bedroom around £612, and a three-bedroom around £732. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose 7.1% in the past year, but the area remains one of the more affordable in Yorkshire.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 009 safe?
- Crime runs at about 125 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Hull as a whole has elevated crime relative to the national picture, and this neighbourhood sits above even the city average. Conditions vary by street, so it's worth researching specific locations within the area.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 009 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 63% of commutes are by car. The nearest mainline rail station is over 6.6 km away in a straight line, so rail isn't a practical option for daily local trips. Public transport accounts for under 11% of journeys, and there's no metro or tram service. For longer-distance travel, the nearest major employment hub is around 137 minutes away by public transport.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 009?
- A mix of families and older residents — nearly a quarter are under 18 and close to one in five is over 65. Around 36% of homes are social rented, which is a high share. The area is predominantly white British, with 95% of residents born in the UK. Single-person households account for about 31% of the total.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 009?
- There are 58 schools within 2 km, but only around 38.5% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.2 km away. If school quality matters to you, check individual Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries before committing to the area.
- Is it worth buying in Kingston upon Hull 009?
- The median house price is around £142,000 and you can save a deposit in roughly 2.6 years on a typical local salary — one of the more accessible ratios in the region. The low entry price reflects the area's deprivation score and crime rate, both of which are real factors. It can work as a first step on the ladder, but go in with clear eyes about the neighbourhood's challenges.