The Gardens is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 2SY 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Gardens, Hull, HU3 2SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 2SP, HU3 2TU, HU3 2SQ, HU3 2SG, HU3 2TX, HU3 2PX, HU3 2TY, HU3 3DW, HU3 2TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU3 2SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 51.1% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 48.9% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 50.2% | 59.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 24.4% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 40.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 31.6% | 24% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 30.9% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 15.1% | 4.4% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 18.1% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 16.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81% | 65.7% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 69.6% | 57.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 22.9% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 57% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 16% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 9.7% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gardens was 199.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% higher than the Newington & Gipsyville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Gardens has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Newington & Gipsyville and the 169th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-04-29 | £86,810 |
| 7 The Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £78,950 | 2021-02-08 | £95,300 |
| 11 The Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-09-04 | £107,565 |
| 12 The Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2019-10-15 | £89,887 |
| 7 The Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2018-07-06 | £77,612 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , HU3 6ED | 2out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Academy Dairycoates Avenue , HU3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,115 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sirius Academy West 296 Anlaby Park Road South , HU4 7JB | 2out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,310 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 | 2,405 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,315 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 | 4out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision Francis Askew Centre , North Road HU4 6LQ | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khedrupje Buddhist Centre | Khedrupje Buddhist Meditation Centre, 194-196 Coltman Street | 199 yd | |
| Hull £ Plus | 265 Anlaby Road | 281 yd | |
| The Madras Restaurant | 249 Anlaby Road | 299 yd | |
| Vulcan Boxing Club (Food Bank) | 42 Heron Street | 553 yd | |
| Costa | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Social Club | 102 Coltman Street | 547 yd | |
| Stricky Arms | 29 Strickland Street | 711 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | 69 Hessle Road | 765 yd | |
| Rayners | 325 Hessle Road | 828 yd | |
| Parkers | 354 Anlaby Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Out | 281 Anlaby Road | 274 yd | |
| Anlaby Road Fisheries | 255a Anlaby Road | 280 yd | |
| Lahori Grill | 257 Anlaby Road | 288 yd | |
| Golden Treasure | 172 Hessle Road | 576 yd | |
| Hessle Pizza | 180-182 Hessle Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 288-290 Hessle Road | 707 yd | |
| Budgens | 306-310 Hessle Road | 769 yd | |
| Budgens | 455-457 Anlaby Road | 856 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 4, St Andrews Retail Park, Hessle Road | 915 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 491-493 Anlaby Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Constable Street Playing Field WELLSTED STREET | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Boulevard Stadium (Closed) Massey Close | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Boulevard Academy MASSEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| The Octagon Fitness Centre (Closed) The Octagon The Octagon Walker Street | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Adelaide Primary School WALKER STREET | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Massey Beecroft / Newington Park MASSEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| The Kcom Stadium KINGSTON COMMUNICATIONS STADIUM KINGSTON COMMUNICATIONS STADIUM ANLABY ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Fit4Gym (Hull) (Closed) 309-315 309-315 HESSLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Metro Gym Strickland Street | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| West Park ANLABY ROAD | grass pitches | 826 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 | 251.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 159 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.