Sidmouth Street is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 2LB 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 Sidmouth Street, Hull, HU5 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 2LF, HU5 2EW, HU5 2LE, HU5 2JN, HU5 2EN, HU5 2LG, HU5 2EP, HU5 2LD, HU5 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU5 2LB is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 51.1% | 45.2% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 54.8% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 2LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 64.3% | 66.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 17.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 53.8% | 39.7% | -14.1% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 16.7% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| 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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 19% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.5% | 30.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 21.4% | -4.7% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 11% | 1.2% | -9.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.2% | 85.2% | 11.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 65.1% | 67.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 11% | 23.3% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 2.7% | -14.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 67.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 16.8% | 8.5% | -8.3% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14% | 6.1% | -7.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 11.8% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidmouth Street was 163.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidmouth Street has the 45th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Avenue and the 230th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sidmouth Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2025-12-05 | £75,130 |
| 28 Sidmouth Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-06-18 | £136,276 |
| 32 Sidmouth Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-31 | £112,755 |
| 23 Sidmouth Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-11-22 | £131,944 |
| 15 Sidmouth Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-10-14 | £130,630 |
HU5 2LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2LB 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 | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland Avenue Primary School Newland Avenue , HU5 3BH | - not rated | 515 yd | Community 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 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,100 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 680 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Bibby’s Poolroom & Sports Bar | 183-185 Newland Avenue | 73 yd | |
| Noodle Plus | 191-195 Newland Avenue | 74 yd | |
| Pie + Mash | 209 Newland Avenue | 75 yd | |
| DownTown Doughnuts Hull | 208 Newland Avenue | 106 yd | |
| Roots Rum Shack and Kitchen | 206 Newland Avenue | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 252 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 351 yd | |
| Grafton Hotel | 114-116 Grafton Street | 366 yd | |
| Vox Box Hull | 64-70 Newland Avenue | 483 yd | |
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bando Grub | 169 Newland Avenue | 79 yd | |
| Hei Sei Ya | 27 Exmouth Street | 95 yd | |
| Heiseiya Sushi Bar | 27 Exmouth Street | 95 yd | |
| Iceberg | 157 Newland Avenue | 109 yd | |
| The Greek Takeaway | 214 Newland Avenue | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 214 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 273 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 445 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 882 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Hull) 140-150 140-150 CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 303.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.