Bowlalley Lane is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU1 1XR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowlalley Lane, Hull, HU1 1XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU1 1YT, HU1 1DB, HU1 2EA, HU1 1JG, HU1 1XW, HU1 1YP, HU1 1YU, HU1 2EG, HU1 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU1 1XR 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 1XR, 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 1XR 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 Bowlalley Lane 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.
Bowlalley Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 6 Samman House Bowlalley Lane, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-09-24 | £95,000 |
| Flat 10 Victoria Chambers Bowlalley Lane, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-07-30 | £50,301 |
| Apartment 8 Samman House, 4 Bowlalley Lane, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-02-08 | £93,641 |
| Apartment 1 Samman House, 4 Bowlalley Lane, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-09-01 | £119,868 |
| Flat 4 Samman House, 4 Bowlalley Lane, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-01 | £102,243 |
HU1 1XR 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 | 5,160 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 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 1,571 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 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 551 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 442 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,572 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 | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage | 28 Silver Street | 51 yd | |
| Silvers Bar | 19 Silver Street | 51 yd | |
| Bar Babylon | 48-50 Lowgate | 57 yd | |
| No.11 Cafe Bar | Wilston House, 11a Manor Street | 67 yd | |
| Dirty Dicks | 32 Silver Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telstar 2 | Imperial Chambers, 10 Bowlalley Lane | 14 yd | |
| Ye Olde White Harte | 25 Silver Street | 32 yd | |
| The George Hotel | George Hotel Public House, Land Of Green Ginger | 39 yd | |
| Tiffanys | Exchange Buliding | 69 yd | |
| Hotham's Gin School & Distillery | 55 Whitefriargate | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relish | 27 Silver Street | 51 yd | |
| Lili & Mila Ltd | 2 Land Of Green Ginger | 62 yd | |
| Old Town Store@One Stop | 4-6 Silver Street | 74 yd | |
| Bubble Land | Market Hall, Trinity House Lane | 108 yd | |
| Dope Burger | Market Hall, Trinity House Lane | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 25-26 Whitefriargate | 226 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit 3, King William House, Market Place | 252 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-14 King Edward Street | 454 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 606 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 628 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 | 405 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Victoria Dock Primary School SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | indoor bowls | 843 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET | ice rinks | 976 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.