Reed Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU2 8BE 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 2007-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reed Street, Hull, HU2 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU2 8BL, HU2 8HL, HU2 8HE, HU2 8JD, HU2 8HP, HU2 8HH, HU2 8JR, HU2 8HU, HU1 3TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU2 8BE is primarily male, with 65.9% 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 | 43.2% | 34.1% | -9.1% | 51.0% | -16.9% |
| Male | 56.8% | 65.9% | 9.1% | 49.0% | 16.9% |
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 HU2 8BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 65.5% | 68.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 7.8% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -36.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 62% | 37.5% | -24.5% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 41.7% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 16% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 36.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 11.8% | 2.3% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.5% | 87.3% | 10.8% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 61.5% | 74.6% | 13.1% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 19.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 4.7% | -9.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 74% | 13.0% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 5.4% | -10.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reed Street was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reed Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 84th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 1 Reed Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-12-19 | £79,042 |
| Flat 1 1 Reed Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2022-11-28 | £98,210 |
| Flat 1 1 Reed Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-06-26 | £62,158 |
| Flat 4 1 Reed Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2020-02-28 | £58,641 |
| Flat 17 1 Reed Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2019-09-24 | £59,288 |
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,504 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 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 967 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 | 337 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 718 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,159 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 | 718 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,921 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 | 238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Heaven | 25 Story Street | 143 yd | |
| The Venue Central Library Cafe | Hull Central Library, Albion Street | 143 yd | |
| Omelette | 11-12 Albion Street | 144 yd | |
| Robbie Johnsons | 47 Chariot Street | 172 yd | |
| Yinjibar | 1b-1c Charles Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop & Vine | Hop And Vine Public House, 24 Albion Street | 109 yd | |
| Fuel | 5 Baker Street | 128 yd | |
| County Hotel | 73-75 Francis Street | 205 yd | |
| Hustlers Pool Hall | First Floor Pool Hall, 70-80 Prospect Street | 284 yd | |
| Propaganda | 107 Ferensway | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Trading Co Hull | 11 Reed Street | 108 yd | |
| K2 Eat | 72 Bond Street | 218 yd | |
| Eskimoo Milkshakes | 40 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 230 yd | |
| Fernandos | 23 Jameson Street | 362 yd | |
| Rolls Asian Food and Bubble Tea | 53 Jameson Street | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket | 8 Union Street | 134 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 208 yd | |
| B & M | 45-58 Prospect Street | 263 yd | |
| One Beyond | 59-71 King Edward Street | 275 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| St Charles Rc Primary Academy NORFOLK STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Waterloo Street Playing Fields Waterloo Street | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Peppermint Park Leisure Club (Closed) 104-106 104-106 Beverley Road | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 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 | 220 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.