Harpings Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4JF 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 Harpings Road, Hull, HU5 4JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU5 4JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HU5 4JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 31.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 54.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 36% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 16.4% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -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 | 15.8% | 20.2% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 23% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 96.9% | 91.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 91.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harpings Road was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harpings Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bricknell and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2C Harpings Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2021-09-21 | £956,708 |
| 3D Harpings Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-08-11 | £203,625 |
| Chambers Oceanics Limited Harpings Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-02-22 | £465,429 |
| Hull Indoor Sports Centre Harpings Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-02-17 | £353,584 |
| Unit 2C Harpings Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2016-11-02 | £888,886 |
HU5 4JF 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.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,128 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 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thoresby Primary School Thoresby Street , HU5 3RG | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy West 296 Anlaby Park Road South , HU4 7JB | 2out of 4 | 3,284 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 | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision Francis Askew Centre , North Road HU4 6LQ | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active+ | Hull Indoor Sports Centre, Harpings Road | 78 yd | |
| Kat's Catering | Ideal Standard, National Avenue | 151 yd | |
| Big Fun | 335 National Avenue | 286 yd | |
| One Stop Golf | Within Hull Golf Centre, National Avenue | 363 yd | |
| Nostalgia | 171 Chanterlands Avenue | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | 100 Chanterlands Avenue | 537 yd | |
| Halfway House | 595 Spring Bank West | 703 yd | |
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa della Pizza | 169 Chanterlands Avenue | 468 yd | |
| Lucky Yu | 167 Chanterlands Avenue | 469 yd | |
| La Unica | 135 Chanterlands Avenue | 475 yd | |
| Chanterlands Friary | 247 Chanterlands Avenue | 508 yd | |
| Italianos | 54 Chanterlands Avenue | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Chanterlands Avenue | 161 Chanterlands Avenue | 475 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Chanterlands Avenue | 542 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 68 Chanterlands Avenue | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Indoor Sports Centre HULL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE HULL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE HARPINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 139 yd |
| Onestop Golf NATIONAL AVENUE | golf | 159 yd |
| Hull Fc Elite Performance Centre County Road North | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Cropton Road Playing Fields CROPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,016 yd |
| Thoresby Primary School THORESBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,084 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 | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| 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 | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 316.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 550 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.