Ferensway is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU1 3UF is located in the Central 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 Ferensway, Hull, HU1 3UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU1 3UT, HU1 3UJ, HU1 3QW, HU1 3QA, HU1 3UN, HU1 2PA, HU1 2PJ, HU1 2PG, HU1 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU1 3UF is primarily male, with 63.9% 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 | 46.4% | 36.1% | -10.3% | 51.0% | -14.9% |
| Male | 53.6% | 63.9% | 10.3% | 49.0% | 14.9% |
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 3UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.2% 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 | 40.6% | 85.2% | 44.6% | 37.9% | 47.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 6.1% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -38.1% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 18% | 6.6% | -11.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 0% | -13.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.2% | 50.4% | 21.2% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 21% | 10.4% | -10.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 2.6% | -8.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3UF this area, 9.6% 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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 9.6% | -27.9% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 3.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 13.5% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 43.7% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 74.2% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 57.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 57.1% | -23.6% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 17.2% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 16.3% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 80% | 57.8% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 10.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 8.3% | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferensway was 3383.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 841.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferensway has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1738.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Ferensway, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £6,199,999 | 2017-03-14 | £7,298,453 |
The percentage of student residents living in HU1 3UF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 999 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 999 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,935 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 | 377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3, Paragon Station, Ferensway | 43 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | Paragon Station, Ferensway | 44 yd | |
| Costa | Paragon Station, Ferensway | 44 yd | |
| First Hull Trains Limited | Paragon Station, Ferensway | 44 yd | |
| London Way | London Way Cafe, Paragon Station, Ferensway | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propaganda | 107 Ferensway | 151 yd | |
| G W Horners | 21-25 Anlaby Road | 160 yd | |
| Ebenezer Morley | 12-14 Anlaby Road | 167 yd | |
| Moderation | 2-6 Anlaby Road | 172 yd | |
| Masters Bar | 40 South Street | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 4 And Unit 5, Paragon Station, Ferensway | 44 yd | |
| Chicken George | 87 Paragon Street | 137 yd | |
| Nang Chicken Wing | Unit 2, 13 Anlaby Road | 157 yd | |
| Tarsus | 8 Anlaby Road | 172 yd | |
| Batch'd | Kiosk 3 Ground Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 84-86 Paragon Street | 145 yd | |
| Tesco | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 200 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 223 yd | |
| One Beyond | 59-71 King Edward Street | 275 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 278 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 43 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | indoor bowls | 699 yd |
| St Charles Rc Primary Academy NORFOLK STREET | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET | ice rinks | 845 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.