Edgecumbe Street is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 2EX 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgecumbe Street, Hull, HU5 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 2EY, HU5 2HA, HU5 2HB, HU5 2EZ, HU5 2HJ, HU5 2AB, HU5 2HL, HU5 2HE, HU5 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU5 2EX is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 49.8% | 46.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 65.6% | 63.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 26.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 52.4% | 47.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 11.9% | 19% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.9% | 27.2% | -2.7% | 16.9% | 10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 31.4% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.9% | 0.3% | -8.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 88.8% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 74.2% | 68.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 25% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 68.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 8.7% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgecumbe Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Avenue average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Edgecumbe Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2025-12-19 | £123,355 |
| 87 Edgecumbe Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £103,250 | 2025-08-06 | £104,627 |
| 87 Edgecumbe Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £103,250 | 2025-08-06 | £104,627 |
| 101 Edgecumbe Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-07-08 | £129,681 |
| 57 Edgecumbe Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £110,880 | 2025-02-06 | £113,877 |
HU5 2EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2EX 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland Avenue Primary School Newland Avenue , HU5 3BH | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Queens Road , HU5 2QR | - not rated | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Grammar School Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 797 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Language Unit Thoresby Centre , Thoresby Street HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Language Unit Welbeck Street , HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malai Thai Street Food | 103 Newland Avenue | 214 yd | |
| Cake Box | 85 Newland Avenue | 221 yd | |
| Pera Chocolate & Cafe | 81 Newland Avenue | 236 yd | |
| Peace, Newland Cafe & Breakfast | 73 Newland Avenue | 246 yd | |
| The Barista | 141 Newland Avenue | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 284 yd | |
| Vox Box Hull | 64-70 Newland Avenue | 317 yd | |
| Grafton Hotel | 114-116 Grafton Street | 391 yd | |
| New Adelphi Club | 89 De Grey Street | 492 yd | |
| St Vincent's Social Club | 31-32 Queens Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Tandoori | 137 Newland Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Chickilicious | 107 Newland Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Hei Sei Ya | 27 Exmouth Street | 239 yd | |
| Heiseiya Sushi Bar | 27 Exmouth Street | 239 yd | |
| Majestic | 71 Newland Avenue | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 252 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 297 yd | |
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 738 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 680 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 256 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 413 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.