Market Place is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU1 1RT is located in the St Andrew's & Docklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Hull, HU1 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU1 1QD, HU1 1LA, HU1 1RU, HU1 1JA, HU1 1LF, HU1 1QR, HU1 1QE, HU1 1JG, HU1 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU1 1RT is primarily male, with 61.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.3% | 38.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -12.2% |
| Male | 58.7% | 61.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 12.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HU1 1RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 82.3% | 75.6% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 37.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -33.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 47.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 15.6% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HU1 1RT this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.3% | 16.4% | -16.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 52.6% | 25.6% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.3% | 88.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 83.6% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 84.2% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Buddhist | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 1130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.7% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 581.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William Hotel, 41 Market Place, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2020-03-12 | £11,463 |
| King William House Market Place, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £2,584,554 | 2016-09-06 | £3,176,848 |
HU1 1RT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 741 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 557 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Coffee | 1-4 North Church Side | 80 yd | |
| The Coffee Cup | 9-11 Hepworths Arcade | 113 yd | |
| Dirty Dicks | 32 Silver Street | 138 yd | |
| Tapasya Kitchen | Unit 25, Trinity Market, Trinity House Lane | 139 yd | |
| Wonky Tulip Coffee House | River House, 147 High Street | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Arms | 7 Scale Lane | 96 yd | |
| Ye Olde Blue Bell | Blue Bell Hotel Public House, Market Place | 105 yd | |
| W.M. Hawkes | 32 Scale Lane | 122 yd | |
| Scale and Feather | 21 Scale Lane | 124 yd | |
| Fretwells | 36 Scale Lane | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Store@One Stop | 4-6 Silver Street | 123 yd | |
| Eikona | 27-28 Scale Lane | 123 yd | |
| Bubble Land | Market Hall, Trinity House Lane | 139 yd | |
| Dope Burger | Market Hall, Trinity House Lane | 139 yd | |
| Relish | 27 Silver Street | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit 3, King William House, Market Place | 78 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25-26 Whitefriargate | 352 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-14 King Edward Street | 616 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 702 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Victoria Dock Primary School SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | indoor bowls | 827 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| South Bridge Road Playing Field SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET | ice rinks | 937 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.