College Gardens is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 6AF is located in the Newington & Gipsyville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Gardens, Hull, HU3 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 6AU, HU3 6DS, HU3 6AE, HU3 6AD, HU3 6XH, HU3 6BT, HU3 6TR, HU3 6XG, HU3 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU3 6AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 47.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 6AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 28.9% | 50.2% | 21.3% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 31.4% | -25.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 56.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 12.7% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 33.1% | 18.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.3% | 86.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 92.7% | 82.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 82.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Gardens was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Boothferry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Gardens has the 61st highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Boothferry and the 348th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 College Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-08-08 | £209,674 |
| 41 College Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-29 | £191,220 |
| 45 College Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-27 | £203,626 |
| 45 College Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-14 | £196,078 |
| 33 College Gardens, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £232,297 | 2023-04-11 | £246,225 |
HU3 6AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | - not rated | 850 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School 791 Anlaby Road , HU4 6BB | - not rated | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Anlaby Road , HU4 6DT | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheeler Primary School Wheeler Street , HU3 5QE | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Johnson School Ringrose Street , HU3 5NW | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,467 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Language Unit Thoresby Centre , Thoresby Street HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Language Unit Welbeck Street , HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU | - not rated | 1,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neise's Diner | 631 Anlaby Road | 596 yd | |
| McDonald's | 13-17 Boothferry Road | 608 yd | |
| Tandoor Mahal | 587-589 Anlaby Road | 628 yd | |
| Carlton Hotel | 448-452 Anlaby Road | 708 yd | |
| Ciao Cicchetti | 61 Boothferry Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Hotel | 925 Spring Bank West | 519 yd | |
| Silver Cod | 506 Anlaby Road | 566 yd | |
| Halfway House | 595 Spring Bank West | 646 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | 34 Boothferry Road | 659 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 585 Anlaby Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Chinese | 750 Spring Bank West | 289 yd | |
| House of Pizza | 754 Spring Bank West | 289 yd | |
| Pho Lan | 931 Spring Bank West | 538 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 945 Spring Bank West | 538 yd | |
| Pizza Peepers | 927 Spring Bank West | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 630 Anlaby Road | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | 500-504 Anlaby Road | 577 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 955-965 Spring Bank West | 679 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, 13-17 Boothferry Road | 691 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 491-493 Anlaby Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riley South Playing Fields SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Pole 4 Fitness SPRING BANK WEST | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Albert Avenue Pools ANLABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | 838 yd | |
| Paisley Primary School PAISLEY STREET | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Walton Street Leisure Centre WALTON STREET | 884 yd | |
| Hull & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Wheeler Street | indoor bowls | 893 yd |
| Tigers Trust Arena Walton Street | artificial grass pitch | 959 yd |
| Art Of Fitness (Closed) Lonsdale Street | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Boothferry Park (Hull City Fc) (Closed) Boothferry Road | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 293.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.