Newland South
Kingston upon Hull 015 · 5 sub-areas · 9,892 residents
Kingston upon Hull 015 is a densely rented neighbourhood within Kingston upon Hull, home to around 9,900 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £612 a month — well below the national median and one of the more affordable pockets in an already low-cost city. Nearly three in five households rent privately, giving the area a distinctly transient, younger feel.
- Best for Solo renters (82/100)
- Families (60/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Newland South?
3 parks and 2 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; 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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Newland South in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Newland South
This part of Hull sits firmly at the affordable end of the UK rental market. With rents running at roughly half the national two-bed median, it attracts younger renters — particularly the large share of 18-to-34-year-olds who make up over two in five residents. It's a neighbourhood where you can keep housing costs low, though the trade-off is that deprivation levels are high: the area sits in the bottom two deciles nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
The cost picture is genuinely striking. A one-bed runs around £493 a month, a two-bed about £612, and a three-bed roughly £732. Even with rents rising around 7% in the past year, you're paying a fraction of what comparable space would cost in Leeds, Manchester, or London. For renters, the deposit hurdle is also unusually low — at current prices, saving a typical deposit takes under two years of median local earnings.
Who lives here? Predominantly younger, single renters. Nearly two in five households are single-person, and the 18-to-34 age group is dominant. Owner-occupation is low — under a quarter of homes are owned — while private renting accounts for nearly three in five households, with a further 16% in social housing. Degree-level qualifications are held by around a quarter of residents, slightly below the national average.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km away — about a 29-minute walk, or a short bus or bike ride. There's no metro or tram service within realistic reach. Most residents drive: over half commute by car. Public transport takes around 83 minutes to reach the nearest major UK employment hub. For a sense of how different sub-areas within this part of Hull compare on price and character, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 015 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely low — a two-bed for around £612 a month is rare in England — and the broadband infrastructure is excellent. The trade-offs are real though: crime rates are roughly three times the national average, most nearby schools fall below the top Ofsted ratings, and the area sits in the bottom two deprivation deciles nationally. It suits cost-conscious renters more than families or those prioritising safety.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 015?
- A one-bed typically runs around £493 a month, a two-bed about £612, and a three-bed roughly £732. Rents rose around 7% over the past year but remain well below the national median. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 015 safe?
- Crime is elevated here. The area records around 229 offences per 1,000 residents annually, compared to a UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's a significant gap. The high deprivation score for this part of Hull is closely linked to the crime rate, so it's not unusual for the area — but it's worth being aware of before committing.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 015 to Hull city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.3 km away — roughly a 29-minute walk. Over half of residents commute by car, which is the most practical option for many. Public transport use is low at around 10%, and there's no metro or tram service in the area.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 015?
- Predominantly young, single renters. Over 41% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and nearly 40% of households are single-person. Private renting accounts for nearly three in five households. It's an internationally diverse area, with just 57% of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 015?
- There are 98 schools within 2 km of typical residents — plenty of choice in terms of numbers. Around 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.2 km away. Families should research individual catchments carefully given the variation in quality.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kingston upon Hull 015?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median sale price is around £105,000, and on a typical local salary it takes under two years to save a deposit. That's one of the shorter deposit timelines you'll find anywhere in England, making it a genuine option for first-time buyers on modest incomes.