Oldstead Avenue is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 8LJ is located in the University 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 Oldstead Avenue, Hull, HU6 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 8LG, HU6 8LL, HU6 8JF, HU6 8LS, HU6 8LF, HU6 8JL, HU6 8LP, HU6 8LH, HU6 8NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU6 8LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 51.6% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 55.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 40.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 45.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 43.7% | 42.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 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 | 24.7% | 16% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 20.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94.2% | 90.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldstead Avenue was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Orchard Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldstead Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orchard Park and the 401st lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oldstead Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-26 | £130,123 |
| 18 Oldstead Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-05-16 | £137,211 |
| 27 Oldstead Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2023-03-31 | £152,630 |
| 17 Oldstead Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-01 | £157,094 |
| 25 Oldstead Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-25 | £157,871 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Way Academy 21st Avenue , HU6 8HD | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary Academy Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,072 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 | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 765 yd | |
| Marist Sports and Social Club | Marist Rugby Club, Cranbrook Avenue | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Dog | 575 Inglemire Lane | 515 yd | |
| The Inglemire | 589 Inglemire Lane | 580 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 845 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 163 Endike Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Dragon | 514 Inglemire Lane | 151 yd | |
| Mannys | 473 Endike Lane | 198 yd | |
| Hungry House | 467 Endike Lane | 198 yd | |
| Kebab Ye | 463 Endike Lane | 198 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 465 Endike Lane | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 459 Endike Lane | 222 yd | |
| Iceland | 481 Endike Lane | 302 yd | |
| Eurofresh Local | 249 Greenwood Avenue | 693 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 280 Greenwood Avenue | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Holmes School INGLEMIRE LANE | swimming pool | 280 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| King George Playing Fields SWANLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Newland School For Girls COTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| East Riding County Football Association INGLEMIRE LANE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Marist Sporting Club BEECHFIELD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park) INGLEMIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 910 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 | 251.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.