Chanterlands Avenue
Kingston upon Hull 025 · 5 sub-areas · 7,642 residents
Kingston upon Hull 025 is a residential area within Hull, home to around 7,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £612 a month — well below the national average and among the more affordable pockets of an already low-cost city. Owner-occupation is the norm here, with over half of households owning their home.
- Best for Solo renters (80/100)
- Families (66/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Chanterlands Avenue?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 11 restaurants and 2 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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.
Chanterlands Avenue in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Chanterlands Avenue
This part of Hull sits firmly in the city's owner-occupied heartland. More than half of residents own their homes, which shapes the feel of the area — it's quieter and more settled than Hull's inner-city rental belt, with a mix of families and longer-term residents rather than the high turnover you'd expect closer to the university. Around one in five households is a single-person home, lower than many comparable urban areas, which points to a more family-oriented character.
On cost, this neighbourhood is genuinely cheap. A median rent of £684 a month across all property sizes is a fraction of what you'd pay in most English cities, and a two-bedroom home at around £612 a month is roughly half the national median for that size. Rents have been rising — up around 7% year-on-year — but the starting point is low enough that affordability remains strong. The deposit hurdle is particularly low: a typical buyer here would need savings equivalent to just over two years' rent to cover a standard deposit on the median-priced home.
The neighbourhood skews younger than its owner-occupation profile might suggest. Around 27% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and nearly a fifth are under 18, giving it a broad generational mix. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly a third of residents — slightly above what you'd expect for this part of Hull — and the ethnic diversity index sits at around 21.5, reflecting a mostly UK-born population with some international mix. The unemployment claimant rate is elevated at 5.4%, which is above the national norm and consistent with the wider Hull picture.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents get around by car; only around 7% use public transport for their commute. The area has full gigabit broadband coverage, which is a genuine practical advantage. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 025 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied residential area with genuinely low rents and house prices. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a below-average share of well-rated schools nearby. It suits people prioritising affordability and stability over city-centre convenience or top-tier school catchments.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 025?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £493 a month, a two-bed around £612, and a three-bed around £732. These are estimates scaled from Hull city-level data. Rents rose around 7% over the past year, but the area remains significantly cheaper than the national median.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 025 safe?
- Crime runs at around 146 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly double the UK national rate. This reflects Hull's city-wide pattern more than a neighbourhood-specific issue, but it's a real factor worth considering. Contents insurance costs and specific street-level safety should be checked before committing.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 025 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — around half commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away (about a 25-minute walk). Around one in five residents works from home, which is above the national norm and partly offsets the limited public transport in the area.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 025?
- A broad mix — over half are homeowners, which is high for this deprivation level. Around 27% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and nearly a fifth are under 18, giving it a genuinely family-oriented feel. Single-person households make up about 39% of homes.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 025?
- There are 102 schools within 2 km, but only around 25% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1,200 metres away. Check Hull City Council's admissions portal for current catchment boundaries before choosing an address.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 025 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible areas in England for first-time buyers. The median house price is around £125,000, and a typical household could save a 10% deposit in roughly two years. That's a short savings horizon by national standards and makes it worth a serious look if you're buying for the first time.