Scott Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU2 8AP 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 Scott Street, Hull, HU2 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU2 8AW, HU2 8AN, HU2 8AU, HU2 8AX, HU2 8AY, HU2 8EA, HU2 8AL, HU2 8BD, HU2 0AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU2 8AP is primarily male, with 59.7% 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 | 31.4% | 40.3% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -10.7% |
| Male | 68.6% | 59.7% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 10.7% |
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 HU2 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 58.5% | 62.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 16% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 39.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 32.9% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 26.7% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 14.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.7% | 11.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 5.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 4.8% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 58.2% | 66.5% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 15.7% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 14.1% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 58.2% | 60.9% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 14.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.9% | 14.6% | -16.3% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 61.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 21.1% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 6% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 6% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scott Street was 355.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scott Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 68th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Scott Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-05 | £305,926 |
| 36 Scott Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2007-11-12 | £18,770 |
HU2 8AP area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HU2 8AP 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 | 57 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pearson Primary School Leicester Street , HU3 1TB | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Primary School Beverley Road , HU5 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 312 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 3,546 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 | 603 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 5,122 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 | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Hanson's Fish and Chips | 24-25 Caroline Street | 136 yd | |
| Oliver's Cafe | 27-29 Caroline Street | 142 yd | |
| The Venue History Centre | Worship Street | 350 yd | |
| The Venue Hull New Theatre | Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square | 366 yd | |
| Giselle's Cafe | 11 Grimston Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Vaults | 17 Scott Street | 79 yd | |
| Old Bull & Bush | 56 Green Lane | 169 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 165 Wincolmlee | 278 yd | |
| Old English Gentleman | Old English Gentleman Public House, Worship Street | 348 yd | |
| County Hotel | 73-75 Francis Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Trading Co Hull | 11 Reed Street | 461 yd | |
| Milano + | 118 George Street | 477 yd | |
| Chinese Express | 76 New Cleveland Street | 487 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 84 New Cleveland Street | 487 yd | |
| K2 Eat | 72 Bond Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket | 8 Union Street | 526 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 619 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-14 King Edward Street | 756 yd | |
| One Beyond | 59-71 King Edward Street | 766 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Waterloo Street Playing Fields Waterloo Street | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| St Charles Rc Primary Academy NORFOLK STREET | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Peppermint Park Leisure Club (Closed) 104-106 104-106 Beverley Road | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 103 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.