Spring Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU2 8RD 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 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Street, Hull, HU2 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 1AF, HU2 8RB, HU2 8QQ, HU3 1AG, HU2 8JX, HU3 1XS, HU2 8NR, HU2 8NY, HU3 1AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU2 8RD 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 8RD, 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 Spring Street was 1023.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Spring Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 7th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 34 12 Spring Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2025-06-03 | £64,163 |
| Apartment 60 12 Spring Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2024-11-22 | £51,774 |
| Apartment 6 12 Spring Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2023-10-20 | £63,892 |
| Apartment 70 12 Spring Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2022-07-15 | £47,016 |
| Apartment 69 12 Spring Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2022-02-16 | £44,144 |
HU2 8RD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pearson Primary School Leicester Street , HU3 1TB | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,204 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 | 952 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,271 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 | 1,339 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,358 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dot Dot U Fry House | 35 Spring Bank | 87 yd | |
| Maggie Rays Catering | Humberside Offshore Training, Albert Dock | 180 yd | |
| Mad Volume Climbing | Worx Unit 1, Blundells Corner, 1 Beverley Road | 215 yd | |
| Hull Truck Theatre | Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway | 269 yd | |
| Welcome House | 3 Wright Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank Tavern | 29-31 Spring Bank | 80 yd | |
| Hull Deaf Centre | 63-69 Spring Bank | 179 yd | |
| Hustlers Pool Hall | First Floor Pool Hall, 70-80 Prospect Street | 216 yd | |
| Fuel | 5 Baker Street | 395 yd | |
| Clarendon and Zorbas | 1-5 Londesborough Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly M's | 21 Spring Bank | 75 yd | |
| Bagel Factory | Kiosk 2 Ground Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 336 yd | |
| Batch'd | Kiosk 3 Ground Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 337 yd | |
| ONO Dogs & Shakes | Kiosk St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 337 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Shop | 25 Spring Bank | 75 yd | |
| B & M | 45-58 Prospect Street | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 336 yd | |
| Budgens | 125-129 Spring Bank | 362 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 126 yd |
| St Charles Rc Primary Academy NORFOLK STREET | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Peppermint Park Leisure Club (Closed) 104-106 104-106 Beverley Road | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Waterloo Street Playing Fields Waterloo Street | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.