Kingston Wharf, Hull, HU1 2ES

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU1 2ES is primarily male, with 60.9% 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	36.3%	39.1%	2.8%	51.0%	-11.9%
Male	63.7%	60.9%	-2.8%	49.0%	11.9%

Partnership Status

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 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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	58.2%	55.1%	-3.1%	37.9%	17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	13.1%	16.4%	3.3%	44.2%	-27.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	7%	4.4%	-2.6%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	19.3%	17.8%	-1.5%	9.1%	8.7%
Widowed	2.5%	5.3%	2.8%	6.1%	-0.8%

Health

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	30.7%	37.4%	6.7%	48.4%	-11.0%
Good health	39.4%	35.7%	-3.7%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	17.1%	19.6%	2.5%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	10.4%	6.5%	-3.9%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.1%	15.6%	-4.5%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	8.9%	-4.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	12.1%	-0.2%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	3.6%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	13.4%	-1.8%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	32%	42%	10.0%	33.8%	8.2%
Other	5.7%	4.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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%	0%	-2.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.5%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.2%	90%	-1.2%	81.4%	8.6%
Arab	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	0.6%	1.1%
Other	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.6% 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	82.9%	79.6%	-3.3%	83.2%	-3.6%
European Union	9.2%	11.3%	2.1%	6.1%	5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2%	3.5%	1.5%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.9%	80.6%	-2.3%	83.2%	-2.6%
10+ Years	3.2%	9.3%	6.1%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	6.8%	7.5%	0.7%	2.9%	4.6%
2-5 Years	6%	0.9%	-5.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Poland	7.5%	1.3%	6.2%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Middle East	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.8%	37.2%	15.6%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Kingston Wharf Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Wharf was 854.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingston Wharf has the 5th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 14th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 387.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£29,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HU1 2ES, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingston Wharf are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingston Upon Hull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingston Wharf, Hull, HU1 2ES

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU1 2ES

Average Price
£153,041

Semi-Detached
£156,114

Terraced
£187,297

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£150,017

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingston Wharf

Average Price
£166,066

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,066

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingston WharfStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Kingston Wharf, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£137,250	2025-07-31	£138,076
29 Kingston Wharf, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£153,000	2025-03-21	£155,356
24 Kingston Wharf, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-08-09	£148,813
4 Kingston Wharf, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-07-12	£134,064
2 Kingston Wharf, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-11-10	£132,780

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU1 2ES

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	36
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	13
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT	3out of 4	5,407 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA	3out of 4	877 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL	- not rated	1,308 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA	2out of 4	1,323 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW	4out of 4	1,515 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP	4out of 4	1,655 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP	3out of 4	1,063 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ	- not rated	1,113 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT	2out of 4	2,044 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH	4out of 4	4,418 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU	2out of 4	4,473 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG	- not rated	1,153 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT	- not rated	4,481 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR	- not rated	791 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL	4out of 4	1,651 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW	- not rated	2,043 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH	3out of 4	2,107 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP	- not rated	2,365 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Al Porto	Warehouse 13, Kingston Street	139 yd
The Venue Hull Arena	Hull Ice Arena, Kingston Street	146 yd
Costa	Unit 5, Kingston Retail Park, Kingston Street	212 yd
Bonus Arena Hull	Myton Street	341 yd
Tapasya @ Marina	Humber Dock Street	341 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Whittington & Cat	Whittington Hotel Public House, Commercial Road	207 yd
Humber Dock Bar & Grill	9-10 Humber Dock Street	341 yd
Taphouse	70 Humber Street	403 yd
Cuban Pete's	18 Humber Street	426 yd
ATIK	Atik, Dagger Lane	446 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Herbys	23 Carr Lane	514 yd
Everything Toastie	63 Carr Lane	549 yd
Crepes & Bubbles	33 Whitefriargate	555 yd
Tarsus	8 Anlaby Road	564 yd
Nang Chicken Wing	Unit 2, 13 Anlaby Road	567 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	25-26 Whitefriargate	558 yd
Tesco Stores Limited	Unit 3, King William House, Market Place	630 yd
Heron Foods	84-86 Paragon Street	640 yd
Morrisons Daily	57-59 Jameson Street	660 yd
Tesco	10-14 King Edward Street	675 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD	indoor bowls	142 yd
Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	150 yd
Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET	ice rinks	261 yd
Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre	health and fitness suite	383 yd
Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street	health and fitness suite	397 yd
Nuffield Health (Hull) KINGSTON STREET	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	569 yd
Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	668 yd
Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY	health and fitness suite	883 yd
Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	909 yd
Adelaide Primary School WALKER STREET	grass pitches	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	106 Mbit/s
Average download speed	180.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	530 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	530 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	32 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	106 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HU1 2ES