Gorthorpe is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU6 9EZ 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 Gorthorpe, Hull, HU6 9EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU6 9HD, HU6 9HB, HU6 9EU, HU6 9HA, HU6 9ET, HU6 9HN, HU6 9HE, HU6 9ER, HU6 9HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU6 9EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 34.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 46.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 9EZ this area, 37.9% 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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86% | 87.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 72% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 21.8% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 72% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16.1% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 17.2% | 1.3% | 15.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorthorpe was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Orchard Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorthorpe has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orchard Park and the 262nd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Gorthorpe, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-17 | £105,347 |
| 12 Gorthorpe, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-04-11 | £71,657 |
| 10 Gorthorpe, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2011-12-02 | £79,885 |
| 12 Gorthorpe, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £67,950 | 2009-12-01 | £106,322 |
| 8 Gorthorpe, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2008-04-28 | £81,504 |
The percentage of student residents living in HU6 9EZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 3,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpepark Academy Laxthorpe , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpepark Primary School Laxthorpe , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9EG | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Park Primary School Dringshaw , Orchard Park Road HU6 9DA | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danepark Primary School Danepark Road , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9AR | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Park Primary School Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Henry Cooper School Thorpepark Road , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9ES | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,378 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 | 1,512 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Moor Education Trust North Moor House , Dunswell Road HU16 4JS | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Cafe | 210 Orchard Park Road | 381 yd | |
| Gibbo's Ringside Cafe | 222-224 Orchard Park Road | 447 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd @ Tesco Cafe | Hall Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pint & Pot | 246 Ellerburn Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Rampant Horse | 381 Hall Road | 830 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 1 Mizzen Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Pizza Slice | Orchard Park Shopping Centre, 220-240 Ellerburn Avenue | 342 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 230 Orchard Park Road | 388 yd | |
| Jolly Kitchen | 220 Orchard Park Road | 388 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hall Road | 899 yd | |
| The Italian Job | 260 Greenwood Avenue | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 228 Orchard Park Shopping Centre, 220-240 Ellerburn Avenue | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hall Road | 899 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 280 Greenwood Avenue | 1,033 yd | |
| Eurofresh Local | 249 Greenwood Avenue | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Henry Cooper Park Thorpepark Road | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Sir Henry Cooper School (Closed) Thorpepark Road | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| City Of Hull Amateur Boxing Club 222-224 222-224 ORCHARD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Shaw Park Dringshaw | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Sirius Academy North HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Dene Park Sports Club BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Dane Park Playing Fields FELDANE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Princess Elizabeth Playing Field (Closed) Hall Road | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Danepark Primary School (Closed) Danepark Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 215.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.