Briarfield Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4HX 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 Briarfield Road, Hull, HU5 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4HN, HU5 4HT, HU5 4HR, HU5 4GA, HU5 4HL, HU5 4HP, HU5 4HJ, HU5 4LY, HU5 4LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU5 4HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 46.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 47.3% | 45% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 39% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 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 | 17.2% | 11.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 16.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 24.1% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 91.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 98.5% | 91.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 91.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarfield Road was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briarfield Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bricknell and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Briarfield Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-08-04 | £148,140 |
| 2 Briarfield Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-10-31 | £139,970 |
| 29 Briarfield Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-07-22 | £194,697 |
| 9 Briarfield Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-28 | £132,288 |
| 17 Briarfield Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-04-29 | £178,209 |
HU5 4HX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HU5 4HX 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 1,455 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 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,316 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 | 445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,238 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 | 1,703 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 2,753 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 407 yd | |
| Kat's Catering | Ideal Standard, National Avenue | 596 yd | |
| The Dog Hub Cafe @ Oakwood Dog Rescue | Y P I Ferens Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue | 671 yd | |
| Active+ | Hull Indoor Sports Centre, Harpings Road | 676 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 193 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 884 yd | |
| Hull & East Riding Sports Club | Hull And East Riding Sports Ground, Chanterlands Avenue | 984 yd | |
| The Avenue | 100 Chanterlands Avenue | 1,016 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartoft Chinese Takeaway | 60 Hartoft Road | 485 yd | |
| Chanterlands Friary | 247 Chanterlands Avenue | 751 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Wake 'N' Bake | 270 Bricknell Avenue | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Chanterlands Avenue | 161 Chanterlands Avenue | 943 yd | |
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 1,001 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Chanterlands Avenue | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Fc Elite Performance Centre County Road North | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Cropton Road Playing Fields CROPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Onestop Golf NATIONAL AVENUE | golf | 467 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Hull Indoor Sports Centre HULL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE HULL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE HARPINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| The Hull And East Riding Sports Club CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts | 984 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 | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.