New George Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU2 8AY 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 New George Street, Hull, HU2 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU2 8BD, HU2 8AZ, HU2 8AU, HU2 8AX, HU2 8AW, HU2 8AN, HU2 8AP, HU2 8AL, HU2 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU2 8AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 36.5% | 47.2% | 10.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 63.5% | 52.8% | -10.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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% | 47.3% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 28.2% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 44.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 27.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 8.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 27.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 74.5% | 68% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 74.5% | 68.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 11.5% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 11.2% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 68.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 3.3% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 23.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New George Street was 171.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New George Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 213th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 New George Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-06-18 | £44,022 |
| 34 New George Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-10-28 | £68,350 |
| 28 New George Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2022-03-20 | £47,431 |
| 32 New George Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2018-11-14 | £48,889 |
| 60 New George Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-05-25 | £58,235 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,555 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 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | 3out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 419 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,272 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 | 419 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 5,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver's Cafe | 27-29 Caroline Street | 135 yd | |
| Tracey Hanson's Fish and Chips | 24-25 Caroline Street | 146 yd | |
| The Venue History Centre | Worship Street | 249 yd | |
| The Venue Hull New Theatre | Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square | 274 yd | |
| Giselle's Cafe | 11 Grimston Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Vaults | 17 Scott Street | 156 yd | |
| Old English Gentleman | Old English Gentleman Public House, Worship Street | 247 yd | |
| Old Bull & Bush | 56 Green Lane | 272 yd | |
| Service Station | 140 George Street | 333 yd | |
| County Hotel | 73-75 Francis Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano + | 118 George Street | 371 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Trading Co Hull | 11 Reed Street | 414 yd | |
| K2 Eat | 72 Bond Street | 444 yd | |
| Chinese Express | 76 New Cleveland Street | 500 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 84 New Cleveland Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket | 8 Union Street | 459 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-14 King Edward Street | 664 yd | |
| One Beyond | 59-71 King Edward Street | 692 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Waterloo Street Playing Fields Waterloo Street | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| St Charles Rc Primary Academy NORFOLK STREET | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Peppermint Park Leisure Club (Closed) 104-106 104-106 Beverley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.