Sherwood Drive, Hull, HU4 7RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU4 7RQ is primarily male, with 53.9% 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	50.2%	46.1%	-4.1%	51.0%	-4.9%
Male	49.8%	53.9%	4.1%	49.0%	4.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HU4 7RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.1%	19.5%	4.4%	37.9%	-18.4%
Married: Opposite sex	69.8%	69.1%	-0.7%	44.2%	24.9%
Separated	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	4%	5%	1.0%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	9.8%	5.9%	-3.9%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	43.7%	48.8%	5.1%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	38.8%	33.3%	-5.5%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	13.3%	12%	-1.3%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3%	4.7%	1.7%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.8%	19%	-6.8%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	11.8%	0.7%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	10.4%	-6.5%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	10%	1.6%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	18.1%	6.1%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	22.2%	28.5%	6.3%	33.8%	-5.3%
Other	3.6%	2.3%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	99.2%	97.3%	-1.9%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.2%	98.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	10.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Safety

Is Sherwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Drive was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Hessle average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Sherwood Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Hessle and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HU4 7RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sherwood Drive are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for The East Yorkshire Borough Of Beverley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sherwood Drive, Hull, HU4 7RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU4 7RQ

Average Price
£218,471

Semi-Detached
£218,471

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sherwood Drive

Average Price
£266,571

Semi-Detached
£266,571

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sherwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Sherwood Drive, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-08-21	£252,574
22 Sherwood Drive, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£226,000	2025-07-25	£227,091
34 Sherwood Drive, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-09-29	£229,548
38 Sherwood Drive, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2020-08-28	£237,744
26 Sherwood Drive, Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2019-04-08	£249,354

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU4 7RQ

Employment

HU4 7RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HU4 7RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	2
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	17
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT	3out of 4	5,448 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Acre Heads Primary School Welbourn Walk , Norland Avenue HU4 7ST	3out of 4	549 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anlaby Primary School First Lane , Anlaby HU10 6UE	3out of 4	560 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhead Primary School Forty Steps , Anlaby HU10 6TW	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ainthorpe Primary School Ainthorpe Grove , Willerby Road HU5 5EB	3out of 4	1,137 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy St Thomas More Road , HU4 7NP	3out of 4	1,178 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sirius Academy West 296 Anlaby Park Road South , HU4 7JB	2out of 4	1,836 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College , Well Lane HU10 6HB	3out of 4	2,263 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH	4out of 4	3,226 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT	2out of 4	3,510 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU	2out of 4	4,632 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT	- not rated	3,027 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Tranby House , Heads Lane HU13 0JQ	3out of 4	3,559 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ	2out of 4	402 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ganton School 294 Anlaby Park Road South , HU4 7JB	4out of 4	1,785 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgeview Special School Pickering Road , HU4 7AD	4out of 4	1,824 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sullivan Centre Boulevard , HU3 3EL	4out of 4	2,035 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit Pickering Road , HU4 7AD	4out of 4	2,047 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dawaat Indian Restaurant	248 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	245 yd
Compass Group @ Asda Cafe	Hessle Road	269 yd
Crafty Cat Play Cafe	272 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	397 yd
Costa Coffee	Springfield Way, Anlaby	631 yd
Hotel Chocolat	Springfield Way, Anlaby	631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hullensians	8 Springhead Lane, Anlaby Common	193 yd
Anlaby Park Hotel	265 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	358 yd
Tranby Club	1036 Anlaby Road	643 yd
The Highway	The Highway Hotel Public House, Willerby Road	882 yd
Manor Club	3 Manor Road	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Family Garden	246 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	245 yd
Dominic's Takeaway	249 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	358 yd
Anlaby Pizza Square	251 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	358 yd
Napoli Takeaway	225 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	358 yd
La Lupa Roma	282 Hull Road, Anlaby Common	385 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	48 Springfield Way, Anlaby	631 yd
The Food Warehouse by Iceland	Springfield Way, Anlaby	631 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd	Springfield Way, Anlaby	631 yd
Sainsbury's	1022-1024 Anlaby Road	824 yd
Heron Foods	793 Hotham Road South	889 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hullensians Rufc Springhead Lane	grass pitches	177 yd
Pure Gym (Hull Anlaby) ANLABY RETAIL PARK ANLABY RETAIL PARK SPRINGFIELD WAY	health and fitness suite	414 yd
Acre Heads Primary School WELBOURN WALK	grass pitches	428 yd
Ganton Special School (Closed) Springhead Lane		464 yd
Springhead Avenue Playing Fields THE RIDINGS	grass pitches	574 yd
First Lane Anlaby Community Field FIRST LANE	grass pitches	669 yd
Springhead Park Golf Course WILLERBY ROAD	golf	949 yd
Sydney Smith School (Closed) First Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,005 yd
Pryme Street Synagogue THE OLD HALL THE OLD HALL PRYME STREET		1,015 yd
Springhead Park WYMERSLEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,032 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	185 Mbit/s
Average download speed	198.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	424 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	424 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	53 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	50.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	86 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HU4 7RQ