Towan Close is in Bransholme, Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU7 4DN is located in the West Carr 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 Towan Close, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU7 4DP, HU7 4DR, HU7 4DS, HU7 4DJ, HU7 4DL, HU7 4DT, HU7 4HJ, HU7 4HP, HU7 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU7 4DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49% | 54.1% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 51% | 45.9% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 HU7 4DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 36.1% | 46.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 31.6% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) 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 | 25.3% | 33.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 30.3% | -14.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 24.2% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 HU7 4DN this area, 34.8% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47% | 34.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 14.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98% | 96.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.9% | 37.2% | 24.7% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towan Close was 134.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the North Carr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Towan Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in North Carr and the 283rd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Towan Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-11-28 | £83,014 |
| 5 Towan Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-11-01 | £87,083 |
| 7 Towan Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-08-13 | £107,023 |
| 2 Towan Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2022-06-07 | £102,779 |
| 18 Towan Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-07-27 | £64,174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bude Park Primary School Cookbury Close , Bransholme HU7 4EY | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bude Park Primary School Cookbury Close , Bransholme HU7 4EY | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Primary School Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4JH | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Primary School Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4JH | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleford Primary School Coleford Grove , Bransholme HU7 4QA | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood College of Arts Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 985 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perronet Thompson School Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Kingswood Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby School Technology College Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcott School and Sixth Form College Northcott School , Bransholme HU7 4EL | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felix House School Felix House, 201 Nidderdale , HU7 4BS | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinloss Family Resource Centre Kinloss Garth , Bransholme HU7 4LY | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwell Pupil Referral Unit Snowdon Way , Bransholme HU7 5DS | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Academy Snowdon Way , Bransholme HU7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit 17, Kingswood Retail Park, Althorp Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 16, Kingswood Retail Park, Althorp Road | 1,051 yd | |
| KFC | Kingswood Retail Park, Althorp Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Kingswood Retail Park, Althorp Road | 1,086 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Stall 15 The Market Place, 45 North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Public House | 100 Minehead Road | 778 yd | |
| Wawne Ferry | Zeals Garth | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bites | Unit 2, Roebank Arcade | 174 yd | |
| Real Greek | Unit 3, Roebank Arcade | 210 yd | |
| Yatesbury Fish Bar | 3 Yatesbury Garth | 991 yd | |
| Food Express | Unit 4a, Yatesbury Garth | 1,042 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 15, Kingswood Retail Park, Althorp Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Road | 1,077 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Althorp Road | 1,087 yd | |
| M&S Simply Foods | Unit 12a, Kingswood Retail Park, Althorp Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bude Park Primary School COOKBURY CLOSE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Bude Park Bude Road | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Northcott School DULVERTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Bude Road Playing Fields DULVERTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Cleeve Primary School WAWNE ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Coleford Primary School (Closed) Coleford Grove | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School GRANDALE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Kingswood Academy WAWNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 371 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.