Bricknell West
Kingston upon Hull 019 · 5 sub-areas · 7,911 residents
Kingston upon Hull 019 is a residential area within Kingston upon Hull, home to around 7,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £612 a month — well below the UK median and among the more affordable parts of Hull. Social housing accounts for nearly a third of all homes here, which sets it apart from much of the city.
- Best for Families (86/100)
- Young professionals (59/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Bricknell West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bricknell West in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Bricknell West
This part of Hull has a notably mixed tenure picture. Just over half of homes are owner-occupied, but around 31% are social rented — a share that's significantly higher than most urban UK neighbourhoods and shapes the settled, community feel of the area. Private renting accounts for only about 15% of homes, so competition for private lets is relatively limited.
Rents here are genuinely low by any national measure. A two-bed runs roughly £612 a month, and a one-bed sits around £493 — a fraction of what you'd pay in most English cities. Even by Hull's already affordable standards, this area sits towards the cheaper end. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,295 a year, which is broadly typical for the city.
The population skews slightly older than you might expect from an urban neighbourhood. Around one in five residents is over 65, and the 50–64 bracket is almost as large. The 18–34 cohort makes up just over a fifth of the population, so it's not predominantly a young-professional area. Families with children represent around 16% of households, while just over a third of households are single-person — a relatively high share. Nearly 95% of residents were born in the UK, and the neighbourhood has a low ethnic diversity index of 8.9.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2,600 metres away — around a 33-minute walk, or a short drive. There's no metro or tram service within realistic distance. Most residents commute by car; around two-thirds travel that way, with only about 7% using public transport. The nearest sizeable green space is under 500 metres away for most residents, which is a genuine plus. For a fuller picture of streets and sub-areas, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 019 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's genuinely affordable — one of the cheapest parts of an already cheap city — and has a settled, community feel driven by its high social-rented tenure. Green space is close by, and broadband is excellent. The trade-off is that schools underperform the national average and public transport is limited, so a car is close to essential.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 019?
- A one-bedroom home runs about £493 a month, a two-bedroom around £612, and a three-bedroom roughly £732. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7% in the past year, but the starting point remains well below the UK national median for any bedroom size.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 019 safe?
- The crime rate sits at about 81 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — close to the UK national average. Hull overall tends to run above the national norm, so holding near average is a relatively positive signal for this part of the city. Anti-social behaviour and theft tend to dominate local crime figures across Hull's urban neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 019 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — around two-thirds commute by car, and only about 7% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2,600 metres away, about a 33-minute walk or a short drive. Public transport options within the neighbourhood are limited, so if you don't drive, factor that in before moving here.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 019?
- It's a mature, settled area — roughly 40% of residents are over 50, and just over a third of households are single-person. Nearly a third of homes are social rented, which is high for an urban neighbourhood and reflects a long-established community. Private renters and young professionals are a smaller share here than in many city neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 019?
- There are 59 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 52% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2,600 metres away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as quality varies significantly across Hull's schools.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kingston upon Hull 019?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median sale price is around £154,000, and at typical local salaries it takes roughly 2.8 years to save a deposit — one of the shortest timelines in England. It's a genuinely accessible area for first-time buyers, particularly compared to most English cities.