Alma Avenue is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 1BW is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alma Avenue, Hull, HU5 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 1BP, HU5 1BN, HU5 1BJ, HU5 1BH, HU5 1BG, HU5 1BU, HU5 1BL, HU5 1BT, HU5 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU5 1BW is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 48.9% | 44.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 55.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 HU5 1BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 59.3% | 52.8% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 24.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 40.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 41.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 HU5 1BW this area, 30.7% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 30.7% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 21.2% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 16.6% | 10% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 7.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 82.2% | 85.5% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 45.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 31.7% | 47.1% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 41.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 45.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.9% | 13.8% | -8.1% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.7% | 76.7% | -44.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 20% | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Avenue was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Avenue and the 95th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 Alma Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2025-04-16 | £65,461 |
| 8 Alma Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2022-01-21 | £77,689 |
| 10 Alma Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-03-01 | £67,684 |
| 7 Alma Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £21,103 | 2014-05-27 | £34,072 |
| 6 Alma Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2009-11-23 | £87,343 |
HU5 1BW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Primary School Beverley Road , HU5 1JJ | - not rated | 467 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Primary School Beverley Road , HU5 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Queens Road , HU5 2QR | - not rated | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,211 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 902 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Grammar School Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Hassan Association | 338 Beverley Road | 238 yd | |
| Grand Lebanon | 279 Beverley Road | 343 yd | |
| Home | 321 Beverley Road | 367 yd | |
| Red Chili Foods | First Floor Cafe, 243 Beverley Road | 540 yd | |
| Pausa | Clough Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Pursey | 386 Beverley Road | 362 yd | |
| St Johns Hotel | 10 Queens Road | 369 yd | |
| New Adelphi Club | 89 De Grey Street | 636 yd | |
| St Vincent's Social Club | 31-32 Queens Road | 639 yd | |
| Grafton Hotel | 114-116 Grafton Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza To Go | 320 Beverley Road | 258 yd | |
| Peppino | 402 Beverley Road | 413 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 426 Beverley Road | 479 yd | |
| Zodiac Butchers | 359b Beverley Road | 499 yd | |
| Smithy's fish and chips | 244 Beverley Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 255 Beverley Road | 431 yd | |
| Metro Cash and Carry | Unit 1b, Seaton Buildings, Air Street | 592 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 849 yd | |
| Haris and Co | Beverley Road | 853 yd | |
| Asda | 165-173 Beverley Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beverley Road Swimming Baths (Hull) BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Steve Prescott Sports Centre Temple Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Hull) 140-150 140-150 CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 955 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 318 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 318 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.