Barrington Avenue is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4AZ is located in the Bricknell 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 Barrington Avenue, Hull, HU5 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4BD, HU5 4AU, HU5 4AY, HU6 8QA, HU5 4BB, HU5 4AX, HU5 4BL, HU5 4BE, HU6 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 4AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 34.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 50.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 36.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 17% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 39.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 96.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 93.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 93.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrington Avenue was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrington Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bricknell and the 117th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Barrington Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-14 | £172,351 |
| 57 Barrington Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-29 | £183,010 |
| 63 Barrington Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2023-12-15 | £204,280 |
| 29 Barrington Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £153,354 | 2023-11-17 | £164,419 |
| 13 Barrington Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-08-18 | £203,935 |
HU5 4AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,335 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Free schools | 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 | 949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 789 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 3,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 449 yd | |
| McDonald's | 390 Cottingham Road | 470 yd | |
| The Dog Hub Cafe @ Oakwood Dog Rescue | Y P I Ferens Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue | 554 yd | |
| The Old Grey Mare Hotel | 191-193 Cottingham Road | 575 yd | |
| Derwent Cafe | University Of Hull, Cottingham Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 417 yd | |
| Hull & East Riding Sports Club | Hull And East Riding Sports Ground, Chanterlands Avenue | 665 yd | |
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 675 yd | |
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 898 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 560 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 560 yd | |
| Aladdin Square Pan Pizza | 98 The Quadrant | 587 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 828 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 920 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 665 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 980 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 | 251.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 159 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.