Thorn Road is in Hedon, Hull and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU12 8HW is located in the South West Holderness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beverley and Holderness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thorn Road, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU12 8HR, HU12 8HN, HU12 8HG, HU12 8HA, HU12 8GY, HU12 8PR, HU12 8PE, HU12 8NB, HU12 8HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU12 8HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HU12 8HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 26.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 52.1% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 11.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 38.4% | 42.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.2% | 16.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 13.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 21.5% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 23.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorn Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Mid Holderness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorn Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Mid Holderness and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Thorn Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-22 | £272,154 |
| 20B Thorn Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-11 | £209,246 |
| 36 Thorn Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-12-01 | £214,148 |
| 12 Thorn Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-06-29 | £155,673 |
| 12 Thorn Road, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-04-28 | £123,472 |
HU12 8HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HU12 8HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon Nursery School Market Hill , Hedon HU12 8JB | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon Primary School Ketwell Lane , Hedon HU12 8BN | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inmans Primary School Inmans Road , Hedon HU12 8NL | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Station Road , Preston HU12 8UY | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorngumbald Primary School Plumtree Road , HU12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paull Primary School Main Street , Paull HU12 8AW | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holderness Academy and Sixth Form College Station Road , Preston HU12 8UZ | 1out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy 351 Annandale Road , HU9 5DE | 3out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon Spice | 32 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 390 yd | |
| The Cake Gallery Coffee Shop | 4 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 390 yd | |
| Kolize Pizzeria | 11 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 402 yd | |
| Il Padrino Restaurant Hedon | 18c Market Place, Hedon | 493 yd | |
| Downs Fish and Chips | 18b Market Place, Hedon | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Arms | Havenside, Hedon | 369 yd | |
| Hed On Inn | 7 Watmoughs Arcade, Hedon | 388 yd | |
| Queens Head | 14 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 390 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Inn | 9 Baxtergate, Hedon | 430 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4 Magdalen Gate, Hedon | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leedhams Fish And Chips | 38 Fletchergate, Hedon | 310 yd | |
| Cazba Fast Food | 2 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 390 yd | |
| Saffron Indian | 29 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 402 yd | |
| Hedon Pizza | 6 Market Place, Hedon | 484 yd | |
| Silver Star | 1 Market Place, Hedon | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | 36 St Augustines Gate, Hedon | 390 yd | |
| Todays Local | 11-13 Market Place, Hedon | 493 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Lane Cricket Ground WESTWICK | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Hedon Rangers United Football Club Drapers Lane | grass pitches | 564 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 394.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 413 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.