Kingston upon Hull HU7
Kingston upon Hull 035 · 5 sub-areas · 8,993 residents
Kingston upon Hull 035 is a residential pocket of Hull, home to around 8,993 people with a notably high rate of owner-occupation. A typical two-bedroom property lets for around £612 a month — well below the UK median for a two-bed — making it one of the more affordable areas within an already affordable city.
- Best for Families (99/100)
- Solo renters (60/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Kingston upon Hull HU7?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Kingston upon Hull HU7 in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Kingston upon Hull HU7
This part of Hull stands out within the city for how settled it feels. Owner-occupation runs at over 80%, which is unusually high for an urban neighbourhood and gives the streets a more stable, longer-term resident character than many comparable areas. The population skews noticeably young — around 30% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and more than a quarter are under 18 — so you'll find plenty of families alongside young adults.
On cost, it's hard to find a better deal in a major UK city. A one-bed runs around £493 a month, a two-bed around £612, and a three-bed around £732. That's a fraction of what equivalent properties cost in London or even Manchester, and the rent-to-take-home ratio — around 38% — while not effortless, is workable compared to many urban areas. Rents rose roughly 7% in the past year, so the market is moving, but the floor is still low. Council tax at Band D comes to £2,295 a year, which is in line with typical northern English rates.
The demographic profile here is distinctly family-oriented. Couples with children account for nearly 35% of households, single-person households are relatively rare at around one in five, and the ethnic diversity index is low — over 92% of residents were born in the UK. Degree-level qualifications sit at around 36%, slightly above what you might expect given the city's overall profile.
For getting around, this part of Hull is predominantly car-dependent — nearly 69% of residents drive to work, and public transport use is low at just over 3%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.1 km away in a straight line, around a 50-minute walk or a short drive. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of the area, so remote working is well supported. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 035 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with low crime relative to the national average and very low rents. Owner-occupation is high at over 80%, which gives it a stable feel. The trade-off is car dependency — public transport options are limited — and only around half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 035?
- A one-bed runs around £493 a month, a two-bed around £612, and a three-bed around £732. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 7% in the past year, but they remain well below the UK median.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 035 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 64.6 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The high owner-occupation rate and family-heavy demographic tend to support lower crime levels. It's one of the calmer parts of Hull on the available data.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 035 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 69% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.1 km away. Public transport mode share is very low at just over 3%, so if you don't drive, options are limited. Gigabit broadband coverage is 100%, making remote working a practical alternative.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 035?
- Predominantly families and young adults — nearly 35% of households are couples with children, and around 30% of residents are aged 18 to 34. Over 80% own their home, which is unusually high. The area is not especially diverse; over 92% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 035?
- There are 59 schools within 2 km of typical residents, giving plenty of choice on paper. Around 51% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 1.4 km away. Check Ofsted's website directly for current ratings.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kingston upon Hull 035?
- The median sale price is around £184,000, and it takes roughly 3.3 years of savings to build a deposit at typical local earnings — one of the more achievable timescales in England. Rents are also low enough that saving while renting is realistic here compared to most UK cities.