Beech Grove is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 1LY is located in the Beverley & Newland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Grove, Hull, HU5 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 1LZ, HU5 1LU, HU5 1LX, HU5 1NR, HU5 1LT, HU5 2PW, HU5 2PJ, HU5 2PN, HU5 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU5 1LY is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 43.8% | 44.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 56.2% | 55.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 1LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.2% 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 | 77.1% | 69.2% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.5% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 45.6% | 39.2% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.1% | 20.9% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.3% | 27.7% | -17.6% | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 30.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 18.6% | 17.6% | 2.5% | 16.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.5% | 64.7% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 74.9% | 53.8% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 23.5% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 13.2% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 53.8% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 14% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Grove was 462.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.3% higher than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Beech Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Avenue and the 41st highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Beech Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-20 | £94,384 |
| 1 Beech Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-03 | £250,378 |
| 17 Beech Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-22 | £245,650 |
| 6 Beech Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-02-01 | £208,593 |
| 18 Beech Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-09-15 | £203,406 |
HU5 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in HU5 1LY 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 Student (with or without job) | 78 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,717 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 806 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Palace | Newland House, 439 Beverley Road | 92 yd | |
| Meze Bar and Grill | 31 Cottingham Road | 179 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Cottingham Road | 221 yd | |
| Sashimi | 36 Cottingham Road | 221 yd | |
| Barleys | 216 Newland Avenue | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 204 yd | |
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 228 yd | |
| Haworth Arms | 449 Beverley Road | 229 yd | |
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 384 yd | |
| Grafton Hotel | 114-116 Grafton Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Newland House, 439 Beverley Road | 92 yd | |
| Poco Italian Kitchen | 470 Beverley Road | 173 yd | |
| Dragon House | 472 Beverley Road | 173 yd | |
| Petra Peri Peri and Grill | 43 Cottingham Road | 209 yd | |
| Benedicts Sandwich Bar | 42 Cottingham Road | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 139 yd | |
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 286 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 287 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 428 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Hull) 140-150 140-150 CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Beverley Road Swimming Baths (Hull) BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| Oak Road Playing Fields ETHERINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 220 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.