Princes Road is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 2QS is located in the Avenue 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 Princes Road, Hull, HU5 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 2QX, HU5 2RD, HU5 2QU, HU5 2QY, HU5 2RH, HU5 2QZ, HU5 2RL, HU5 2QH, HU5 2RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 2QS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 43.5% | 47.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 56.5% | 52.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.9% 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 | 66.5% | 70.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 33.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14% | 12.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 43.5% | 46.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 18.6% | -3.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 42% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 89% | 86.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 78% | 68.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 22.1% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 68.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 153.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Avenue and the 241st highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Princes Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2024-10-23 | £59,017 |
| 25 Princes Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £112,550 | 2023-07-13 | £120,671 |
| 11 Princes Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £84,167 | 2022-07-13 | £87,398 |
| 29 Princes Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2022-02-25 | £154,002 |
| 19 Princes Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2021-04-30 | £98,015 |
HU5 2QS 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 2QS 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 | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Primary School Beverley Road , HU5 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pearson Primary School Leicester Street , HU3 1TB | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,175 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechi Restaurant and Bar | 26 Newland Avenue | 166 yd | |
| Le Crepier Papin | 12 Newland Avenue | 177 yd | |
| Larkins | 48-52 Newland Avenue | 200 yd | |
| Newland Steakhouse | 58-60 Newland Avenue | 203 yd | |
| Villa Natura | 56 Newland Avenue | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Social Club | 31-32 Queens Road | 81 yd | |
| New Adelphi Club | 89 De Grey Street | 197 yd | |
| Vox Box Hull | 64-70 Newland Avenue | 236 yd | |
| St Johns Hotel | 10 Queens Road | 351 yd | |
| Grafton Hotel | 114-116 Grafton Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Takeaway | 4 Newland Avenue | 176 yd | |
| The Sizzling Grill | 10 Newland Avenue | 178 yd | |
| Newland Pizza | 57 Newland Avenue | 263 yd | |
| Majestic | 71 Newland Avenue | 324 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 100 Newland Avenue | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 260 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 422 yd | |
| Tesco | 255 Beverley Road | 502 yd | |
| Haris and Co | Beverley Road | 813 yd | |
| Asda | 165-173 Beverley Road | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beverley Road Swimming Baths (Hull) BEVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| Steve Prescott Sports Centre Temple Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 250 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.