Woolsheds Close is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4GD is located in the Bricknell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolsheds Close, Hull, HU5 4GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4GA, HU5 4GB, HU5 4GE, HU5 4HX, HU5 4JA, HU5 4HT, HU5 4HN, HU5 4HL, HU5 4HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU5 4GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.5% | 41.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 39.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 44.7% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 24.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolsheds Close was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Boothferry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolsheds Close has the 59th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Boothferry and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Woolsheds Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-10-07 | £128,367 |
| 6 Woolsheds Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-05-21 | £138,169 |
| 22 Woolsheds Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-04-15 | £127,123 |
| 29 Woolsheds Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2020-11-20 | £223,976 |
| 11 Woolsheds Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-06-12 | £226,111 |
HU5 4GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 2,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kat's Catering | Ideal Standard, National Avenue | 451 yd | |
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 458 yd | |
| Active+ | Hull Indoor Sports Centre, Harpings Road | 547 yd | |
| One Stop Golf | Within Hull Golf Centre, National Avenue | 666 yd | |
| Big Fun | 335 National Avenue | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 358 yd | |
| The Avenue | 100 Chanterlands Avenue | 963 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 997 yd | |
| The Priory Inn (Tanks Tavern) | Priory Inn, 121 Priory Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartoft Chinese Takeaway | 60 Hartoft Road | 541 yd | |
| Chanterlands Friary | 247 Chanterlands Avenue | 749 yd | |
| Casa della Pizza | 169 Chanterlands Avenue | 835 yd | |
| Lucky Yu | 167 Chanterlands Avenue | 849 yd | |
| La Unica | 135 Chanterlands Avenue | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Chanterlands Avenue | 161 Chanterlands Avenue | 891 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Chanterlands Avenue | 990 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 68 Chanterlands Avenue | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Fc Elite Performance Centre County Road North | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Cropton Road Playing Fields CROPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Onestop Golf NATIONAL AVENUE | golf | 366 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Hull Indoor Sports Centre HULL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE HULL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE HARPINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 598 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Priory Primary School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 947 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 | 262.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.