Newington
Kingston upon Hull 027 · 5 sub-areas · 8,682 residents
Kingston upon Hull 027 is a residential neighbourhood within Hull, home to around 8,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £612 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed and among the more affordable pockets within an already cheap city. The area skews younger than Hull's average, with owner-occupation surprisingly solid for an inner urban area.
- Best for Families (83/100)
- Young professionals (66/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Newington?
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; 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.
Newington in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Newington
This part of Hull sits firmly in the affordable tier of an already low-cost city. The streets here are mostly owner-occupied terraces and semis, with a mix of families and younger residents sharing the neighbourhood. It doesn't have the postcard character of some UK neighbourhoods, but it works as a practical, lower-cost base — and the numbers back that up.
Rent is genuinely low. At around £612 a month for a 2-bed, you're paying roughly half the UK national median for the same size property. Even within Hull, that's a competitive figure. The median house price of around £134,000 also means that buying isn't out of reach — the deposit-to-savings ratio sits at about 2.4 years, which is rare anywhere in England.
The demographic mix leans younger: around a quarter of residents are 18–34, and just under a quarter are under 18, so there are plenty of families around. Over half of households own their home, which gives the area a more settled feel than many urban rental-heavy neighbourhoods at this price point. Single-person households make up a third of the total, suggesting a reasonable number of people living alone or in earlier life stages.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — about a 32-minute walk, or a short bus or car ride. Most residents drive: nearly six in ten commute by car. Public transport use is low at under 9%, so if you're planning to be car-free, factor that in. Broadband here is fully gigabit-enabled, with no premises falling below the minimum speed standard — one of the better digital infrastructure scores you'll see. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 027 a nice place to live?
- It's a practical, affordable residential area rather than a destination neighbourhood. Rents are among the lowest in England, owner-occupation is solid, and broadband is fully gigabit-enabled. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a below-average share of Good or Outstanding schools within catchment distance. It suits people prioritising cost and stability over neighbourhood prestige.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 027?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £493 a month, a two-bed about £612, and a three-bed around £732. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Even so, they're well below the UK national median of around £1,200 a month for a two-bedroom home.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 027 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 119 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. This mirrors Hull's city-wide pattern rather than flagging this specific area as unusually high-risk within the city. It's worth checking street-level data for your specific target streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 027 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 59% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.6 km away (roughly a 32-minute walk), making it a short drive or bus ride. Public transport use is low at under 9%, so this area works best if you have access to a car.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 027?
- A mix of younger residents and families, with around a quarter aged 18–34 and just over a fifth under 18. Over half of households own their home, which is unusually high for an area at this rent level. Single-person households make up a third of the total. The area is mostly UK-born, with a modest level of ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 027?
- There are 85 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1,491 metres away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings carefully, as proximity alone doesn't guarantee quality here.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kingston upon Hull 027?
- Very affordable by UK standards. The median house price is around £134,000, and a typical buyer saving for a deposit would need roughly 2.4 years to reach it — one of the shortest timelines in England. First-time buyers priced out of most English cities should find this area genuinely accessible.