Adelaide Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU1 2SU 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 Adelaide Street, Hull, HU1 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU1 2QH, HU1 2QW, HU1 2QL, HU1 2QJ, HU1 2SP, HU1 2RH, HU1 2QN, HU3 2EY, HU3 2EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU1 2SU is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 33.5% | 42.4% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 66.5% | 57.6% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 2SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 61.5% | 53% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 26.3% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 33.7% | 46.4% | 12.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 32.5% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2SU this area, 39.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 39.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 64% | 65.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 12.8% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 11.2% |
In this area, just 31.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 31.7% | -28.5% | 83.2% | -51.5% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 46% | 33.8% | 6.1% | 39.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 10.8% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 31.7% | -28.3% | 83.2% | -51.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 26.9% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 26% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 23.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 23.3% | 76.7% | -53.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 23.1% | 1.3% | 21.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 16.8% | 1.5% | 15.3% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Street was 238.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adelaide Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 128th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sydney House Adelaide Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2023-04-26 | £43,295 |
| 12 Sydney House Adelaide Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2021-06-28 | £35,266 |
| 12 Sydney House Adelaide Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2006-11-22 | £60,030 |
HU1 2SU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 33 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 1,158 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 4,157 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 | 1,330 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,089 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 | 789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit 5, Kingston Retail Park, Kingston Street | 256 yd | |
| Bonus Arena Hull | Myton Street | 274 yd | |
| Humber Arena | Merchant Navy Club, 204 Ferensway | 281 yd | |
| The Edge Hub | Kingston House, Myton Street | 285 yd | |
| New Garden Chinese Restaurant | 15 Anlaby Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whittington & Cat | Whittington Hotel Public House, Commercial Road | 206 yd | |
| G W Horners | 21-25 Anlaby Road | 302 yd | |
| Admiral of the Humber | Admiral Of The Humber, 1 Anlaby Road | 362 yd | |
| New King Edward | The King Edward Public House, 1 Anlaby Road | 378 yd | |
| Ebenezer Morley | 12-14 Anlaby Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nang Chicken Wing | Unit 2, 13 Anlaby Road | 311 yd | |
| Mandy's Bakery | 14 Goodwin Parade, Walker Street | 336 yd | |
| Goodwin Friary | 2 Goodwin Parade, Adelaide Street | 336 yd | |
| Tarsus | 8 Anlaby Road | 408 yd | |
| Hull Favorite Fried Chicken Ltd | 86 Anlaby Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 84-86 Paragon Street | 482 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 603 yd | |
| One Beyond | 59-71 King Edward Street | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-14 King Edward Street | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | indoor bowls | 320 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET | ice rinks | 424 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hull) KINGSTON STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Adelaide Primary School WALKER STREET | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| The Octagon Fitness Centre (Closed) The Octagon The Octagon Walker Street | health and fitness suite | 655 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.