Gipsyville
Kingston upon Hull 031 · 6 sub-areas · 11,383 residents
Kingston upon Hull 031 is a residential area within Kingston upon Hull, home to around 11,400 people. A typical two-bedroom property rents for about £612 a month — well below the national two-bedroom median of around £1,200, making it one of the more affordable corners of an already low-cost city. Social housing makes up a significant share of the housing stock, giving the area a distinctly settled, community feel.
- Best for Families (69/100)
- Young professionals (58/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Gipsyville?
2 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Gipsyville in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Gipsyville
This part of Hull sits firmly in the affordable tier — and that affordability is real, not qualified. A median monthly rent of £684 across all property sizes puts it at a fraction of what you'd pay in most English cities. The flip side is that around 28% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding within typical catchment distance, well below the national share of roughly 89%, so families weighing up the area should check individual schools carefully rather than relying on the local average.
The cost picture is genuinely compelling for renters. A one-bedroom comes in at around £493 a month, a two-bedroom at £612, and a three-bedroom at £732. Rents rose around 7% in the past year, so there's some upward movement, but from a low base. The median home price of roughly £142,000 also means that the path to ownership is shorter here than almost anywhere else in England — a deposit-saving timeline of about 2.6 years is unusually short by national standards.
The neighbourhood has a broad mix of households. Around one in four residents is under 18, and there's a near-equal share of 18-to-34-year-olds, suggesting a younger-than-average population. Social renting accounts for about 35% of tenures — significantly above the national norm — while private renters make up around 22% and owner-occupiers 42%. That tenure mix shapes the day-to-day character of the area: it's less transient than some inner-city neighbourhoods, with more long-term residents.
Deprivation is a real consideration. The area's IMD score of 41.1 puts it in the second-lowest decile nationally — meaning it ranks among the most deprived neighbourhoods in England. Unemployment claimant rate sits at 5.4%, and the degree-qualified share at around 20% is below the national average. Most residents drive to work — around 62% travel by car, with public transport used by fewer than one in ten. For more on the area's streets and sub-areas, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 031 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you prioritise. Affordability is a genuine strength — rents and house prices are among the lowest in England, and the area has a settled, community character. The trade-off is higher-than-average crime, below-average school ratings, and deprivation indicators that put it in the bottom decile nationally. For buyers or renters on a tight budget who value stability over amenities, it can work well.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 031?
- A one-bedroom property rents for around £493 a month, a two-bedroom for roughly £612, and a three-bedroom for about £732. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7% in the past year, but remain well below the national two-bedroom median of around £1,200.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 031 safe?
- Crime runs at around 103 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's deprivation profile contributes to that elevated figure. It's not unusually dangerous for an urban Hull neighbourhood, but it does sit above average, and checking street-level data for specific addresses is advisable.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 031 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 62% use a car for their commute. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.9km away (about a 36-minute walk, though most would drive or cycle). For longer journeys, Hull connects by rail to Leeds and Manchester, with Manchester around 143 minutes by public transport.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 031?
- A younger-than-average population — around half of residents are under 35 — alongside a significant social-rented sector that accounts for about 35% of households. There's a strong family presence, with around 20% of households being couples with children. It's a relatively settled community, with lower residential turnover than more transient urban areas.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 031?
- There are 98 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Only around 28% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 780 metres away, so top-rated options do exist locally. Families should check individual schools rather than relying on the area average.
- Is it worth buying a home in Kingston upon Hull 031?
- The median home price is around £142,000 — one of the lowest in England — and at typical local salaries, saving a deposit takes roughly 2.6 years. That's a compelling case for first-time buyers who are comfortable with the area's deprivation profile and crime rate. Capital growth has historically been slower here than in more in-demand cities, so it suits buyers prioritising low cost over investment returns.