Desmond Avenue is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 7JY is located in the Beverley & Newland 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 Desmond Avenue, Hull, HU6 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 7JZ, HU6 7JW, HU6 7LL, HU6 7JX, HU6 7JU, HU6 7JJ, HU6 7JR, HU6 7JS, HU6 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU6 7JY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50% | 47.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 47.1% | 40.5% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 40.5% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 29.9% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.4% | 20.8% | -2.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 38.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 92.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 92.1% | 92.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 93.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Desmond Avenue was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Beverley & Newland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Desmond Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Beverley & Newland and the 195th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Desmond Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-04-06 | £200,143 |
| 47 Desmond Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-11-08 | £195,914 |
| 1 Desmond Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-06-30 | £696,962 |
| 1 Desmond Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-02-11 | £372,495 |
| 21 Desmond Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-10 | £250,378 |
HU6 7JY 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Primary School Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endike Academy Endike Lane , HU6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Primary School Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 2,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 928 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lime | 560 Beverley Road | 437 yd | |
| The Dancing Goat Coffee House | 554 Beverley Road | 455 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Cottingham Road | 493 yd | |
| Sashimi | 36 Cottingham Road | 499 yd | |
| Meze Bar and Grill | 31 Cottingham Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alley | 10 Cottingham Road | 481 yd | |
| Haworth Arms | 449 Beverley Road | 486 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 35 Cottingham Road | 568 yd | |
| Cross Keys Hotel | Cross Keys Hotel Public House, Endike Lane | 829 yd | |
| Asylum, University House | Hull University, Cottingham Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D&P | 566 Beverley Road | 439 yd | |
| Dope Burger | 556 Beverley Road | 439 yd | |
| Yankee Fried Chicken | 558 Beverley Road | 439 yd | |
| Benedicts Sandwich Bar | 42 Cottingham Road | 501 yd | |
| Prima | 50 Cottingham Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 540-546 Beverley Road | 439 yd | |
| Lidl | 23 Cottingham Road | 572 yd | |
| Tesco | 245 Newland Avenue | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Road Playing Fields ETHERINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Newlands St John'S Ce Academy BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| The Academy At St Mary'S College CRANBROOK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Hull Grammar School (Closed) Cottingham Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Endike Academy ENDIKE LANE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Hull) 140-150 140-150 CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Endike Primary School (Closed) Endike Lane | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 979 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 195.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.