Fairfax Avenue is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4QU 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 Fairfax Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4RA, HU5 4QY, HU5 4BH, HU5 4QX, HU5 4QP, HU5 4QZ, HU5 4QN, HU5 4NH, HU5 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 4QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 4QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 28.1% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 51.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 54.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.7% | 14.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 14.5% | -10.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 27.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 97.8% | 98.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 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 | 97.8% | 98.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Avenue was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bricknell and the 210th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Fairfax Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-11-01 | £185,499 |
| 119 Fairfax Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-03-05 | £206,206 |
| 121 Fairfax Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-07-21 | £237,165 |
| 125 Fairfax Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2018-05-25 | £240,404 |
| 115 Fairfax Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-06-25 | £248,047 |
HU5 4QU 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Primary School Hall Road , HU6 8PP | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Hall Road Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | - not rated | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | - not rated | 415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,547 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 | - not rated | 938 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU | - not rated | 1,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 390 Cottingham Road | 300 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 639 yd | |
| The Dog Hub Cafe @ Oakwood Dog Rescue | Y P I Ferens Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue | 738 yd | |
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 236 yd | |
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 544 yd | |
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 655 yd | |
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 742 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 146 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 146 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Wake 'N' Bake | 270 Bricknell Avenue | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 381 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 610 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School Sports Field SLINGSBY CLOSE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 916 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 | 333.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.