Overview of HU6 8LS

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Westgarth Avenue is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 8LS 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 Westgarth Avenue, Hull, HU6 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HU6 8LP, HU6 8AG, HU6 8LJ, HU6 8AE, HU6 8LL, HU6 8EZ, HU6 8DE, HU6 8DN, HU6 8LG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU6 8LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%53.7%3.3% 51.0% 2.7%
Male49.6%46.3%-3.3% 49.0% -2.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.4%36.2%6.8% 37.9% -1.7%
Married: Opposite sex38.2%38.8%0.6% 44.2% -5.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated3.9%3.1%-0.8% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced8.8%8.9%0.1% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed19.6%12.5%-7.1% 6.1% 6.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health33.2%39.9%6.7% 48.4% -8.5%
Good health30.5%38.6%8.1% 33.6% 5.0%
Fair health27.4%15.1%-12.3% 12.7% 2.4%
Bad health7.1%5.7%-1.4% 4.0% 1.7%
Very bad health1.8%0.7%-1.1% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.2%25.4%-15.8% 18.2% 7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.2%8.9%-4.3% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.8%15.2%5.4% 13.4% 1.8%
Apprenticeship2.9%9.4%6.5% 5.3% 4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.8%11.6%1.8% 16.9% -5.3%
Degree or Similar16.7%24.6%7.9% 33.8% -9.2%
Other6.4%4.9%-1.5% 2.8% 2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese4.9%0.7%-4.2% 0.7% 0.0%
Indian0%1.7%1.7% 3.1% -1.4%
Other Asian0.4%2.3%1.9% 1.6% 0.7%
Black African0.4%5%4.6% 2.5% 2.5%
Other Black0%1%1.0% 0.5% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.9%2.3%1.4% 0.8% 1.5%
White90.7%84.2%-6.5% 81.4% 2.8%
Arab0.4%2%1.6% 0.6% 1.4%
Other0.9%0%-0.9% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.6%84.2%-7.4% 83.2% 1.0%
European Union0.9%5.7%4.8% 6.1% -0.4%
Rest of Europe0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1.3%4.4%3.1% 2.7% 1.7%
Middle East and Asia5.8%5.7%-0.1% 5.6% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.6%83.9%-7.7% 83.2% 0.7%
10+ Years4%8.7%4.7% 9.8% -1.1%
5-10 Years0.4%3.7%3.3% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years1.3%3.7%2.4% 2.2% 1.5%
Less than 2 years2.7%0%-2.7% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65% 76.7% -11.7%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Lithuania1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Poland2.7% 1.3% 1.4%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held27.9% 13.5% 14.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.9% 37.2% 6.7%
Christian45.9% 46.2% -0.3%
Muslim3.7% 6.5% -2.8%
Sikh0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Westgarth Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgarth Avenue was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Orchard Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westgarth Avenue has the 25th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orchard Park and the 383rd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£29,900
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HU6 8LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westgarth Avenue are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingston Upon Hull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westgarth Avenue, Hull, HU6 8LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU6 8LS

Average Price
£148,799
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£148,799
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westgarth Avenue

Average Price
£133,327
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£133,327
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westgarth AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Westgarth Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002022-02-28 £139,267
21 Westgarth Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002022-01-20 £135,111
6 Westgarth Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£126,9502021-10-29 £143,544
16 Westgarth Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£133,0002021-09-02 £150,545
13 Westgarth Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£83,5002021-04-23 £100,050
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU6 8LS

Employment

HU6 8LS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Retired58
Part-Time Employee27
Looking after home or family18
Student (economically inactive)9
Self-Employed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Other5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Manufacturing12
Human health and social work activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Education6
Other4
Transport and storage4
Construction3
Information and communication2
Administrative and support service activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Nursery School
Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT
- not rated 760 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lambert Childrens Centre
Lambert Street , HU5 2SG
- not rated 2,278 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clifton Children's Centre
Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP
- not rated 3,844 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hall Road Primary School
Hall Road , HU6 8PP
- not rated 613 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lift Hall Road
Hall Road , HU6 8PP
3out of 4 613 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Green Way Primary School
21st Avenue , HU6 8HD
- not rated 706 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lift Green Way
21st Avenue , HU6 8HD
3out of 4 706 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Court Park Primary School
Courtway Road , HU6 9TA
- not rated 1,031 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU
3out of 4 836 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU
- not rated 836 yd Community school No Girls More About School
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN
4out of 4 1,130 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's College
Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN
- not rated 1,130 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sirius Academy North
540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP
- not rated 1,389 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT
- not rated 1,766 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hull College
Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG
- not rated 5,016 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Life Skills Hub Central
322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE
- not rated 142 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ
- not rated 441 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ
3out of 4 441 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
University of Hull
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX
- not rated 1,246 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hull Grammar School
Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL
- not rated 1,654 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
McDonald's390 Cottingham Road894 yd
Marist Sports and Social ClubMarist Rugby Club, Cranbrook Avenue926 yd
Police Training Centre CanteenCourtland Road1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spotted Dog575 Inglemire Lane600 yd
The Inglemire589 Inglemire Lane656 yd
Goodfellowship InnGoodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road973 yd
The Lord Nelson163 Endike Lane999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mannys473 Endike Lane96 yd
Hungry House467 Endike Lane96 yd
Kebab Ye463 Endike Lane96 yd
Kingfisher465 Endike Lane96 yd
Burger Bites449 Endike Lane96 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heron Foods459 Endike Lane164 yd
Iceland481 Endike Lane279 yd
Eurofresh Local249 Greenwood Avenue566 yd
Farmfoods280 Greenwood Avenue621 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Frederick Holmes School
INGLEMIRE LANE
swimming pool363 yd
Hall Road Academy
HALL ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches590 yd
King George Playing Fields
SWANLAND GROVE
grass pitches649 yd
Marist Sporting Club
BEECHFIELD
grass pitches803 yd
Newland School For Girls
COTTINGHAM ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts804 yd
East Riding County Football Association
INGLEMIRE LANE
grass pitches846 yd
University Of Hull (Hull Sport Park)
INGLEMIRE LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts895 yd
The Parks Academy
COURTWAY ROAD
grass pitches1,030 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed106 Mbit/s
Average download speed193.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed954 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed954 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed32 Mbit/s
Average upload speed46 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed191 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.