University & Newland North
Kingston upon Hull 012 · 4 sub-areas · 8,535 residents
Kingston upon Hull 012 is a neighbourhood within Kingston upon Hull with around 8,500 residents and notably low rents by any national measure. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £612 a month — well under half the UK national median for a two-bed, and competitive even within an already affordable city. The area skews young, with nearly half of residents aged 18 to 34.
- Best for Families (82/100)
- Retirees (64/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in University & Newland North?
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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
University & Newland North in Kingston upon Hull
Living in University & Newland North
This part of Hull is defined by its youth. Nearly half the population falls between 18 and 34, which shapes everything from the housing stock to the general feel of the streets — there's a transient, studenty energy in places, balanced by a core of longer-term renters who've stayed on after that phase. It's not a neighbourhood of settled families or older owner-occupiers; it moves faster than that.
Rent here is genuinely cheap. A two-bedroom home averages around £612 a month, and a one-bed can be found for under £500. Those figures sit well below the UK national median and reflect a local market that hasn't experienced the pressure you'd see in Leeds or Manchester, let alone the south. The deposit hurdle is low too — at roughly three years' savings to a standard deposit, it's one of the more accessible entry points in the country.
The tenure mix is split almost evenly between private renters (around 48%) and owner-occupiers (around 43%), with a smaller social rented sector at under 9%. That profile — heavy on private renters — is consistent with the age skew: most people here are renting rather than putting down permanent roots. Around a quarter of households are single-person, reinforcing that picture.
For day-to-day commuting, most residents drive — just over half travel to work by car, while around one in ten use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away, around a 37-minute walk, so a car or bike is genuinely useful here. Broadband coverage is strong, with full gigabit-capable infrastructure across the area and no properties falling below the universal service obligation — working from home, which around 18% of residents do, is technically well-supported.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kingston upon Hull 012 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's genuinely affordable — two-bed rents average around £612 a month — and the area has a young, active feel given that nearly half of residents are aged 18 to 34. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment is below the national average and the area has a transient character that won't suit everyone.
- What is the rent in Kingston upon Hull 012?
- A one-bedroom home averages 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 about 7% year-on-year, but the area remains significantly cheaper than most of northern England.
- Is Kingston upon Hull 012 safe?
- The crime rate runs at around 78 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is close to the UK national average of roughly 80. That's a relatively reassuring picture for an urban neighbourhood. Risk varies by street, and checking street-level data for the specific roads you're considering is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Kingston upon Hull 012 to Hull city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 3 km away — roughly a 37-minute walk, though most residents drive or cycle. Around 52% of residents commute by car and only about 11% use public transport, which reflects the practical reality of getting around this part of the city.
- Who lives in Kingston upon Hull 012?
- Predominantly young adults — nearly half of residents are aged 18 to 34. It's a renter-heavy area with around 48% in private tenancies and 43% owner-occupiers. Around a quarter of households are single-person. It's not a family-heavy neighbourhood; the feel is more young professional and student.
- What schools are near Kingston upon Hull 012?
- There are 76 schools within 2km, so there's no shortage of options nearby. Around 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 550 metres away. Check Hull City Council's admissions pages for specific catchment boundaries.
- How affordable is it to buy in Kingston upon Hull 012?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median sale price is roughly £165,000, and it takes around three years of typical savings to reach a standard deposit — one of the lower hurdles in England. That said, resident median salaries run at around £27,300 a year, so affordability depends on your income and deposit situation.