Beech Close is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 2SW 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 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Close, Hull, HU3 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 2SJ, HU3 2SF, HU3 3AW, HU3 3AN, HU3 3AP, HU3 3AQ, HU3 2QN, HU3 2SZ, HU3 3AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU3 2SW is primarily male, with 56.7% 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 | 44.1% | 43.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 55.9% | 56.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 HU3 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 52.7% | 54.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 27.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 39.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 41.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2SW this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 34.4% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 23.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 19.2% | 4.5% | -14.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 77.3% | 68.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
In this area, just 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 49.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 37.8% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 31.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 49.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 15.3% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 11.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.6% | 14.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 11.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 15% | 0.9% | 14.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Close was 130.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Newington & Gipsyville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Newington & Gipsyville and the 292nd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Beech Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2025-08-15 | £30,721 |
| 16 Beech Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2025-02-28 | £34,375 |
| 30 Beech Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2022-05-18 | £39,990 |
| 21 Beech Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2021-09-01 | £34,523 |
| 6 Beech Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2021-04-12 | £39,411 |
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Other | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Primary School Constable Street , HU3 3DJ | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 753 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 | - not rated | 872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Amy Johnson School Ringrose Street , HU3 5NW | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 2,191 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 | 2,191 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,753 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 | 440 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Venn Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | - not rated | 440 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Language Unit Thoresby Centre , Thoresby Street HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe+ | 186 Hessle Road | 263 yd | |
| Transilvanian Taste | 265 Boulevard | 433 yd | |
| Roses Shawarma | 272 Hessle Road | 541 yd | |
| Khedrupje Buddhist Centre | Khedrupje Buddhist Meditation Centre, 194-196 Coltman Street | 544 yd | |
| The Madras Restaurant | 249 Anlaby Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Social Club | 102 Coltman Street | 200 yd | |
| Stricky Arms | 29 Strickland Street | 385 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | 69 Hessle Road | 446 yd | |
| Rayners | 325 Hessle Road | 729 yd | |
| The Lair | 64 Anlaby Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Treasure | 172 Hessle Road | 243 yd | |
| Hessle Pizza | 180-182 Hessle Road | 243 yd | |
| Golden Bengal | 165 Hessle Road | 302 yd | |
| 5 Star Pizza | 236 Hessle Road | 384 yd | |
| Pizza Square | 276 Hessle Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 288-290 Hessle Road | 581 yd | |
| Budgens | 306-310 Hessle Road | 668 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 4, St Andrews Retail Park, Hessle Road | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Constable Street Playing Field WELLSTED STREET | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| The Octagon Fitness Centre (Closed) The Octagon The Octagon Walker Street | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Adelaide Primary School WALKER STREET | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Metro Gym Strickland Street | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Fit4Gym (Hull) (Closed) 309-315 309-315 HESSLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Boulevard Stadium (Closed) Massey Close | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Boulevard Academy MASSEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Massey Beecroft / Newington Park MASSEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hull) KINGSTON STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 934 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.