Philip Larkin Close is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 7FB is located in the University electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Philip Larkin Close, Hull, HU6 7FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 7LJ, HU6 7LL, HU6 7FD, HU6 7LH, HU6 7JJ, HU6 7RQ, HU6 7TE, HU6 7TH, HU6 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU6 7FB 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 | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around HU6 7FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 60.4% | 22.7% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 27.2% | -17.6% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) 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 | 54% | 63.6% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 27.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around HU6 7FB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 3.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 37.8% | 24.3% | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 37.3% | -9.4% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.7% | 83.6% | 4.9% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 79.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 7% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 80.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 0.7% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philip Larkin Close was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Beverley & Newland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Philip Larkin Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Beverley & Newland and the 107th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Philip Larkin Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-08-07 | £256,457 |
| 46 Philip Larkin Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-06-30 | £251,429 |
| 14 Philip Larkin Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-01-24 | £212,644 |
| 53 Philip Larkin Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-10-09 | £185,931 |
| 19 Philip Larkin Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2024-08-30 | £194,722 |
HU6 7FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 HU6 7FB 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 | 88 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 52 |
| Education | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endike Academy Endike Lane , HU6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,552 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 | 690 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sashimi | 36 Cottingham Road | 309 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Cottingham Road | 311 yd | |
| Indian Lime | 560 Beverley Road | 328 yd | |
| The Dancing Goat Coffee House | 554 Beverley Road | 343 yd | |
| Meze Bar and Grill | 31 Cottingham Road | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 330 yd | |
| Haworth Arms | 449 Beverley Road | 349 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 351 yd | |
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 799 yd | |
| Piper Club | Piper Club Public House, Newland Avenue | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedicts Sandwich Bar | 42 Cottingham Road | 311 yd | |
| Prima | 50 Cottingham Road | 311 yd | |
| Karahi | 44 Cottingham Road | 311 yd | |
| Papa Mo's Pizzeria | 38 Cottingham Road | 311 yd | |
| D&P | 566 Beverley Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 329 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 413 yd | |
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Newland Avenue | 887 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 76-78 Newland Avenue | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Oak Road Playing Fields ETHERINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 866 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Hull) 140-150 140-150 CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Endike Academy ENDIKE LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Endike Primary School (Closed) Endike Lane | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.