The Chestnuts is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 3AR 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 The Chestnuts, Hull, HU5 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 3AP, HU5 3AJ, HU5 3AS, HU5 3AX, HU5 3DT, HU5 3DD, HU5 3BA, HU5 3AW, HU5 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.1% | 49.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3AR, 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 | 46.4% | 52.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 34.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 6.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 45.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 33.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 55.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 81.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 81.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chestnuts was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chestnuts has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Avenue and the 278th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 The Chestnuts, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-05-13 | £189,748 |
| 5 The Chestnuts, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2000-03-03 | £105,500 |
| 4 The Chestnuts, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 1997-07-21 | £159,122 |
The percentage of student residents living in HU5 3AR 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 2,511 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 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thoresby Primary School Thoresby Street , HU5 3RG | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pearson Primary School Leicester Street , HU3 1TB | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,529 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 | 1,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 2,931 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 | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspar / The Butcher`s Bar & Grill | 21-23 Newland Avenue | 327 yd | |
| Aegean Taverna | 17-19 Newland Avenue | 332 yd | |
| Mancia | 45 Newland Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Le Crepier Papin | 12 Newland Avenue | 369 yd | |
| Relax Coffee Shop | 51 Newland Avenue | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vox Box Hull | 64-70 Newland Avenue | 456 yd | |
| St Vincent's Social Club | 31-32 Queens Road | 625 yd | |
| New Adelphi Club | 89 De Grey Street | 648 yd | |
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 651 yd | |
| Grafton Hotel | 114-116 Grafton Street | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sizzling Grill | 10 Newland Avenue | 368 yd | |
| Jericho Takeaway | 4 Newland Avenue | 369 yd | |
| Newland Pizza | 57 Newland Avenue | 424 yd | |
| Majestic | 71 Newland Avenue | 481 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 100 Newland Avenue | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 81-85 Princes Avenue | 762 yd | |
| Londis Chanterlands Avenue | 161 Chanterlands Avenue | 924 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Chanterlands Avenue | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 704 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Thoresby Primary School THORESBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 993 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.