Great Thornton Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 2LT 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 Great Thornton Street, Hull, HU3 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 2JH, HU3 2LU, HU3 2EB, HU3 2LN, HU3 2JF, HU3 2LY, HU3 2JA, HU3 2NA, HU3 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU3 2LT is primarily male, with 62.8% 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 | 39.6% | 37.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -13.8% |
| Male | 60.4% | 62.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 13.8% |
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 HU3 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 53.2% | 58.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 18% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 11% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26% | 37.2% | 11.2% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 34.3% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 20.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around HU3 2LT this area, 29.2% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 29.2% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 20.4% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -12.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 14.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 80.4% | 74.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 10.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 79.6% | 57.6% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 21.7% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 17% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 57.8% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 13.8% | 10.0% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.9% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.8% | 76.7% | -35.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 11.4% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Thornton Street was 429.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Thornton Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Central and the 49th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 Great Thornton Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2023-10-13 | £30,425 |
| 362 Great Thornton Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-04-14 | £82,045 |
| 358 Great Thornton Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2021-04-13 | £28,748 |
| 398 Great Thornton Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £17,500 | 2013-10-11 | £24,757 |
| 404 Great Thornton Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,995 | 2007-01-31 | £44,082 |
HU3 2LT area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 17% 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 | 64 |
| Unemployed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,769 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 | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Street , HU3 1AW | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,635 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,611 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 | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road | 470 yd | |
| Nourish @ Hull Royal | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road | 470 yd | |
| Fountain's Cafe | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road | 470 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | Paragon Station, Ferensway | 490 yd | |
| Costa | Paragon Station, Ferensway | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lair | 64 Anlaby Road | 192 yd | |
| G W Horners | 21-25 Anlaby Road | 471 yd | |
| Clarendon and Zorbas | 1-5 Londesborough Street | 492 yd | |
| Admiral of the Humber | Admiral Of The Humber, 1 Anlaby Road | 614 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | 69 Hessle Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Favorite Fried Chicken Ltd | 86 Anlaby Road | 195 yd | |
| Mandy's Bakery | 14 Goodwin Parade, Walker Street | 241 yd | |
| Goodwin Friary | 2 Goodwin Parade, Adelaide Street | 241 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 4 And Unit 5, Paragon Station, Ferensway | 490 yd | |
| Bagel Factory | Kiosk 2 Ground Floor, St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St Stephens, 110 Ferensway | 491 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 84-86 Paragon Street | 661 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 57-59 Jameson Street | 747 yd | |
| Iceland | 48-58 Prospect Centre, Prospect Street | 765 yd | |
| B & M | 45-58 Prospect Street | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Primary School WALKER STREET | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| The Octagon Fitness Centre (Closed) The Octagon The Octagon Walker Street | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Hull) (Closed) The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Ferensway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Fit24 (Hull) FERENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Marina Recreation Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | indoor bowls | 813 yd |
| Planet Gym BLUNDELLS CORNER BLUNDELLS CORNER BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hull) KINGSTON STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Hull Arena KINGSTON STREET | ice rinks | 886 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.