Southcoates East
Kingston upon Hull 017 · 5 sub-areas · 8,665 residents
Kingston upon Hull 017 is a residential neighbourhood within Kingston upon Hull, home to around 8,665 people. Rents are among the most affordable you'll find anywhere in England — a typical two-bedroom home lets for around £612 a month, well below the UK median. The neighbourhood has a strong social-housing character, with social tenants making up an unusually large share of residents.
- Best for Families (59/100)
- Retirees (48/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Southcoates East?
2 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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; 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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Southcoates East in Kingston upon Hull
Living in Southcoates East
If affordability is the priority, this part of Hull delivers. Rents here sit at the lower end of what's already a cheap city, with most households in social housing and a strong sense of settled, family-oriented community. It's not a neighbourhood that draws renters from elsewhere — most people here have deep roots in the area.
The cost picture is stark in the best possible way if you're budget-conscious. A two-bedroom home runs around £612 a month — roughly half the UK median for the same property type. Even buying is accessible: the median sale price is around £137,000, meaning a typical deposit takes about two and a half years to save on a local salary. The trade-off is that around 38% of take-home pay still goes on rent, which reflects wages here rather than high rents.
Who lives here? The neighbourhood skews younger in one direction — over a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a high concentration of families with children. Single-person households make up nearly a third of all homes. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 14% of residents, well below the national average, and the unemployment claimant rate sits at 5.4%, above typical UK levels. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with over 92% of residents UK-born.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away — about a 63-minute walk, so most people drive. Nearly 58% of residents commute by car. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 100% of premises able to access gigabit speeds. The neighbourhood scores in the most deprived decile nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, which shapes everything from school quality to local services. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. If affordability and stable community are what matter, it delivers — rents are among the lowest in England and there's a strong family presence. The trade-offs are higher crime rates, below-average school outcomes, and a deprivation profile that puts it in the most deprived national decile. It suits those on lower incomes or in social housing more than young professionals or families prioritising school catchments.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 017?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £493 a month, a two-bedroom around £612, and a three-bedroom around £732. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £191 a month on top.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 017 safe?
- Crime is higher than average here. The recorded rate is around 149 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly twice the UK national rate. The neighbourhood sits in the most deprived national decile, which correlates with elevated property crime and antisocial behaviour. Check police.uk for specific postcode-level data before committing to a particular street.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 017 to Hull city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 58% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is approximately 5 km away. Public transport use is low at around 13% of residents. For longer journeys, the rail commute to Manchester takes around 170 minutes and to London around 215 minutes by public transport.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 017?
- Mostly families and long-term residents in social housing — around 68% of households are social tenants, which is unusually high nationally. Over a quarter of residents are under 18. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with over 92% UK-born, and degree-level qualifications are held by around 14% of residents, below city and national norms.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 017?
- There are 95 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so there's plenty of choice locally. However, around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.5 km away. Check specific catchment boundaries carefully, as quality varies significantly between individual schools.
- Is it worth buying a home in Kingston upon Hull 017?
- The numbers are compelling on paper — the median sale price is around £137,000 and a typical deposit takes only about two and a half years to save. But the neighbourhood's high deprivation score and elevated crime rate mean resale values may be slow to grow. It's more viable as a long-term home than as an investment play.