Amanda Close is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 8BJ is located in the Orchard Park 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 Amanda Close, Hull, HU6 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 8AU, HU6 9SP, HU6 9SR, HU6 8AP, HU6 9SS, HU6 9SA, HU6 8BX, HU6 8AT, HU6 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU6 8BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 52.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 32% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 26.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 15.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 31.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 25.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 8BJ this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.8% | 32.9% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.5% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.8% | 93.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amanda Close was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the Orchard Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amanda Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orchard Park and the 373rd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Amanda Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-11-20 | £153,513 |
| 9 Amanda Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,250 | 2024-07-18 | £159,622 |
| 7 Amanda Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-01-08 | £146,345 |
| 11 Amanda Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2019-04-18 | £110,166 |
| 2 Amanda Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-09-07 | £105,075 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HU6 8BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Park Primary School Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary Academy Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary School Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | - not rated | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Cooper School Thorpepark Road , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9ES | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,764 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 | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Grammar School Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL | - not rated | 2,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Training Centre Canteen | Courtland Road | 379 yd | |
| Gibbo's Ringside Cafe | 222-224 Orchard Park Road | 918 yd | |
| Orchard Community Cafe | 210 Orchard Park Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inglemire | 589 Inglemire Lane | 707 yd | |
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 732 yd | |
| Rampant Horse | 381 Hall Road | 784 yd | |
| Pint & Pot | 246 Ellerburn Avenue | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courts Pick and Mix | 124-125 Highcourt | 272 yd | |
| Kings Takeaway | 126 Highcourt | 272 yd | |
| Endike Friary | 485 Endike Lane | 459 yd | |
| Ranya Mini Market | 475 Endike Lane | 515 yd | |
| Mannys | 473 Endike Lane | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 481 Endike Lane | 477 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 280 Greenwood Avenue | 526 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 459 Endike Lane | 558 yd | |
| Eurofresh Local | 249 Greenwood Avenue | 581 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 228 Orchard Park Shopping Centre, 220-240 Ellerburn Avenue | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Parks Academy COURTWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| John Fisher Playing Fields EARLSCOURT | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| St Anthony'S Voluntary Catholic Primary School DANE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Shaw Park Dringshaw | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| City Of Hull Amateur Boxing Club 222-224 222-224 ORCHARD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
| Danepark Primary School (Closed) Danepark Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.