Borella Grove is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 5AB 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borella Grove, Hull, HU3 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 5DQ, HU3 3LB, HU3 5BQ, HU3 4UD, HU3 3LD, HU3 5AF, HU3 5DB, HU3 5DJ, HU3 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU3 5AB is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 47.8% | 45% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 55% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 5AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 36% | 46.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 28.6% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) 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 | 31.5% | 34.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 20.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around HU3 5AB this area, 43% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.8% | 43% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 24.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 16.4% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.5% | 85.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 87.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 86.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borella Grove was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.4% higher than the Boothferry average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Borella Grove has the 22nd highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Boothferry and the 235th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Borella Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-01-23 | £148,898 |
| 1 Borella Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-04-19 | £145,332 |
| 12 Borella Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2016-07-29 | £151,168 |
| 12 Borella Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-10-16 | £148,096 |
| 1 Borella Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,500 | 2005-04-18 | £57,378 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Academy Dairycoates Avenue , HU3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Street , HU3 3PL | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Askew Primary School North Road , HU4 6LQ | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , HU3 6ED | 2out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheeler Primary School Wheeler Street , HU3 5QE | 3out of 4 | 931 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 | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy West 296 Anlaby Park Road South , HU4 7JB | 2out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 3,259 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,763 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 | 3,508 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision Francis Askew Centre , North Road HU4 6LQ | - not rated | 874 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Euler Academy Pickering Road , HU4 7AD | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeview Special School Pickering Road , HU4 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr T's Hot and Cold Sandwiches | 524 Hessle Road | 82 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | Starbucks | 92 yd | |
| JJ's | 432 Hessle Road | 275 yd | |
| Rock City Hull Indoor Climbing | Hawthorn Avenue | 321 yd | |
| Flavourz @ Cecil Gardens | Hawthorn Avenue | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Way Public House | 490 Hessle Road | 64 yd | |
| Dairycoates Inn | 580 Hessle Road | 261 yd | |
| Rayners | 325 Hessle Road | 570 yd | |
| The Sailmakers | The Sail Makers, St Andrews Quay | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presto Pizza | 513 Hessle Road | 92 yd | |
| CC's Snack Shack | 546 Hessle Road | 161 yd | |
| Max House | 361 Hessle Road | 449 yd | |
| Yankee Meal | 332 Hessle Road | 546 yd | |
| Regal Fisheries | 297 Hessle Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Hessle Road | 134 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 4, St Andrews Retail Park, Hessle Road | 471 yd | |
| Lidl | Brighton Street, Freightliner Road | 607 yd | |
| Budgens | 306-310 Hessle Road | 612 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 288-290 Hessle Road | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit24 (Hessle Road) HESSLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Massey Beecroft / Newington Park MASSEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Fit4Gym (Hull) (Closed) 309-315 309-315 HESSLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Boulevard Stadium (Closed) Massey Close | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Boulevard Academy MASSEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| West Hull Rugby Club NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Francis Askew Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Constable Street Playing Field WELLSTED STREET | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Hull & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Wheeler Street | indoor bowls | 1,064 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 | 242.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.