Gillshill Road is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 0LE is located in the Holderness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gillshill Road, Hull, HU8 0LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 0JG, HU8 0EQ, HU8 0JE, HU8 0EF, HU8 0JF, HU8 0JJ, HU8 0JH, HU8 0JA, HU8 0LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU8 0LE 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 | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of HU8 0LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 23.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 55.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 51.3% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 27.4% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.3% | 20.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.5% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 24.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillshill Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Holderness average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gillshill Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Holderness and the 65th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Gillshill Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-28 | £129,756 |
| 12 Gillshill Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2023-12-08 | £172,128 |
| 8 Gillshill Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-18 | £157,241 |
| 18 Gillshill Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-11-29 | £174,766 |
| 38 Gillshill Road, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-29 | £299,430 |
HU8 0LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Park Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillshill Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Lister School Rustenburg Street , HU9 2PR | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby School Technology College Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | - not rated | 1,871 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 | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Tweendykes Road , HU7 4XJ | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Centre 347 Salthouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Cntr 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 387 James Reckitt Avenue | 118 yd | |
| Pelican Cafe | Lambwath Road | 292 yd | |
| The Venue Woodford | Holderness Road | 580 yd | |
| The Lambwath | The Lambwath Public House, 969 Sutton Road | 706 yd | |
| Mama's Greek Kitchen | 522 Holderness Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican | Pelican Public House, James Reckitt Avenue | 364 yd | |
| Lenny's | 534 Holderness Road | 989 yd | |
| The Mill | 602 Holderness Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Square Pizza | 254 Summergangs Road | 389 yd | |
| Sue Down's Fish & Chips | 297a Ings Road | 745 yd | |
| Arizona | 297 Ings Road | 745 yd | |
| I Wok | 112 Lee Street | 788 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 380 Ings Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 372 Ings Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pelican Park LAMBWATH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Malet Lambert School Language School JAMES RECKITT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| East Park HOLDERNESS ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Woodford Leisure Centre Holderness Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Ings Primary School INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Charisma (Closed) Holderness Road | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Hull Dockers Rlfc HURLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 1,058 yd | |
| Ings Road Playing Fields BRIXTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 214.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.