Portland Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU2 8JX 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 Portland Street, Hull, HU2 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU2 8QQ, HU2 8QL, HU2 8RD, HU2 8NY, HU2 8LN, HU2 8NG, HU2 8RB, HU2 8NR, HU3 1AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU2 8JX is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 36.7% | 46.3% | 9.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 63.3% | 53.7% | -9.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 8JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 67.7% | 62.1% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 26.1% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 47.3% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 17.9% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 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 | 19.7% | 21.7% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 36.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 17.8% | 5.1% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.4% | 61.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 50.4% | 57.2% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 24.1% | 22.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 10.6% | -8.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.8% | 58.3% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 20% | 11.3% | -8.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 16.5% | 1.3% | 15.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street was 1014.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Portland Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 10th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter Portland Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-03-03 | £170,690 |
| 48 Portland Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-03-03 | £170,690 |
| 44 Portland Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-04-17 | £170,690 |
HU2 8JX area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,400 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 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | 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 | 826 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,186 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,571 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 | 570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Truck Theatre | Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway | 163 yd | |
| Rock Up Hull | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 190 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit EK2, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 190 yd | |
| The Real China | Unit 43 First Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 192 yd | |
| Fun Station | Unit 50a Second Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank Tavern | 29-31 Spring Bank | 229 yd | |
| Hustlers Pool Hall | First Floor Pool Hall, 70-80 Prospect Street | 247 yd | |
| Hull Deaf Centre | 63-69 Spring Bank | 308 yd | |
| Propaganda | 107 Ferensway | 314 yd | |
| Fuel | 5 Baker Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Factory | Kiosk 2 Ground Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 190 yd | |
| Batch'd | Kiosk 3 Ground Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 192 yd | |
| ONO Dogs & Shakes | Kiosk St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 192 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 192 yd | |
| Holly M's | 21 Spring Bank | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 190 yd | |
| The Blue Shop | 25 Spring Bank | 215 yd | |
| B & M | 45-58 Prospect Street | 230 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 342 yd | |
| Budgens | 125-129 Spring Bank | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| St Charles Rc Primary Academy NORFOLK STREET | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Peppermint Park Leisure Club (Closed) 104-106 104-106 Beverley Road | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Waterloo Street Playing Fields Waterloo Street | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 998 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.