Waterworks Cottages is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 7QB 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 Waterworks Cottages, Hull, HU6 7QB 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 area surrounding HU6 7QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 38.4% | 42.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 43.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 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 (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 | 52.9% | 53.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.5% | 21.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 94.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.6% | 91.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterworks Cottages was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Beverley & Newland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterworks Cottages has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Beverley & Newland and the 346th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Waterworks Cottages, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-08-08 | £189,539 |
| 3 Waterworks Cottages, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-05-12 | £193,171 |
| 3 Waterworks Cottages, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2012-08-24 | £197,691 |
| 6 Waterworks Cottages, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-08-14 | £188,597 |
| 5 Waterworks Cottages, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2009-05-01 | £143,549 |
HU6 7QB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneferry Primary School Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Primary School Beverley Road , HU5 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy Queens Road , HU5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,456 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 2,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 293 Clough Road | 82 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | 291 Clough Road | 148 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Clough Road | 154 yd | |
| Humberside Police | Divisional Headquarters, Clough Road | 401 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 1, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn Public House, Ann Watson Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop & Wash | Super Shiny Car Wash, Clough Road | 221 yd | |
| Cooplands | Ferry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Eurogarages Ltd | 391 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 28 Leads Road | 624 yd | |
| Desi Curry | 35 Leads Road | 727 yd | |
| Subway | 144 Leads Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Lane Asda on the Move | Ferry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road | 391 yd | |
| Metro Cash and Carry | Unit 1b, Seaton Buildings, Air Street | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Hull) IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE INNOVATION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 261 yd |
| Quick Gym (Closed) Ipark Industrial Estate Ipark Industrial Estate Innovation Drive | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Hull) 140-150 140-150 CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hull) EXERCISE 4 LIFE EXERCISE 4 LIFE CLOUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 253.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.