Melrose Street is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU3 6ET 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melrose Street, Hull, HU3 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU3 6EU, HU3 6HN, HU3 6HL, HU3 6EX, HU3 6HJ, HU3 5PS, HU3 6EY, HU3 6BX, HU3 5PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU3 6ET has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 42.3% | 57.9% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 30.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 5% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (70.2%) 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 | 37.6% | 36% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 47.2% | 34.2% | -13.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 20.5% | 8.5% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.1% | 26.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 9.3% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 9.3% | -11.9% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 27.1% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.1% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 84% | 74.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 9.6% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 75% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 7.8% | 0.2% | 7.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Street was 151.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.9% higher than the Boothferry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melrose Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Boothferry and the 252nd highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Melrose Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-28 | £111,694 |
| 71 Melrose Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-06-18 | £120,124 |
| 96 Melrose Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2024-05-16 | £41,288 |
| 98 Melrose Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2024-01-09 | £111,167 |
| 56 Melrose Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-12-01 | £138,675 |
The percentage of student residents living in HU3 6ET area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Primary School Wheeler Street , HU3 5QE | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , HU3 6ED | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Academy Dairycoates Avenue , HU3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Askew Primary School North Road , HU4 6LQ | 2out of 4 | 848 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 | 702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy West 296 Anlaby Park Road South , HU4 7JB | 2out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 3,222 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,546 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 | 848 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Euler Academy Pickering Road , HU4 7AD | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeview Special School Pickering Road , HU4 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hotel | 448-452 Anlaby Road | 328 yd | |
| Tandoor Mahal | 587-589 Anlaby Road | 382 yd | |
| Neise's Diner | 631 Anlaby Road | 489 yd | |
| Hawthorn Cafe | Unit 4, Horseshoe Park, Hawthorn Avenue | 553 yd | |
| McDonald's | 13-17 Boothferry Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Gemmell | 505-507 Anlaby Road | 307 yd | |
| The New Griffin | 501 Anlaby Road | 314 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 585 Anlaby Road | 335 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 466-468 Anlaby Road | 344 yd | |
| The Albert Hotel & Sports Bar Ltd | 394 Anlaby Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lano's Pizza | 41 St Georges Road | 295 yd | |
| Chicken George | 585 Anlaby Road | 335 yd | |
| Izzy Takeaway | 458 Anlaby Road | 335 yd | |
| Funky Haddock | 482 Anlaby Road | 395 yd | |
| Majestic Takeaway | 484 Anlaby Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 491-493 Anlaby Road | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | 500-504 Anlaby Road | 427 yd | |
| Budgens | 455-457 Anlaby Road | 486 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, 13-17 Boothferry Road | 516 yd | |
| Iceland | 630 Anlaby Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Wheeler Street | indoor bowls | 404 yd |
| Art Of Fitness (Closed) Lonsdale Street | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Walton Street Leisure Centre WALTON STREET | 557 yd | |
| Paisley Primary School PAISLEY STREET | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Riley South Playing Fields SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Boulevard Academy MASSEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Albert Avenue Pools ANLABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Boulevard Stadium (Closed) Massey Close | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Boothferry Park (Hull City Fc) (Closed) Boothferry Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| West Park ANLABY ROAD | grass pitches | 781 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 | 232.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 159 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.