Edgar Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 2DG 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgar Street, Hull, HU3 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 2DQ, HU3 2DH, HU3 2AA, HU3 2BT, HU3 2DF, HU3 2BU, HU3 2DR, HU3 2HL, HU1 2RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU3 2DG is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 40.4% | 42.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 59.6% | 57.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 HU3 2DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 57.3% | 51.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 28.4% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.7% | 38.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 27.8% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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.
In the area around HU3 2DG this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.2% | 34.4% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 19.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.7% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 73.5% | 66.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 72.8% | 60.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 60.6% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.3% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 6.1% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 76.7% | -25.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgar Street was 279.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgar Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 101st highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Edgar Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2004-04-22 | £101,093 |
HU3 2DG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | - not rated | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Constable Primary School Constable Street , HU3 3DJ | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,754 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Venn Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Sally's Sandwich Bar & Grill | 82 Edgar Street | 9 yd | |
| Helen's Food 2 Go | 1 Hessle Road | 105 yd | |
| Bon Appetit Cafe | 142 English Street | 149 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing, Kingston Park, Westenders Way | 288 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 5, Kingston Retail Park, Kingston Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel | 69 Hessle Road | 204 yd | |
| Ryder Social Club | 102 Coltman Street | 536 yd | |
| The Whittington & Cat | Whittington Hotel Public House, Commercial Road | 597 yd | |
| Stricky Arms | 29 Strickland Street | 601 yd | |
| The Lair | 64 Anlaby Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandy's Bakery | 14 Goodwin Parade, Walker Street | 424 yd | |
| Goodwin Friary | 2 Goodwin Parade, Adelaide Street | 424 yd | |
| Golden Treasure | 172 Hessle Road | 582 yd | |
| Hessle Pizza | 180-182 Hessle Road | 582 yd | |
| Golden Bengal | 165 Hessle Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 84-86 Paragon Street | 993 yd | |
| Tesco | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 1,024 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 288-290 Hessle Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Hull) KINGSTON STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 290 yd |
| Adelaide Primary School WALKER STREET | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| The Octagon Fitness Centre (Closed) The Octagon The Octagon Walker Street | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET | ice rinks | 537 yd |
| Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | indoor bowls | 600 yd |
| Metro Gym Strickland Street | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| Constable Street Playing Field WELLSTED STREET | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 935 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.