Fortune Close, Hull, HU8 0SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU8 0SU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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	54.2%	56.4%	2.2%	51.0%	5.4%
Male	45.8%	43.6%	-2.2%	49.0%	-5.4%

Partnership Status

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 HU8 0SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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	36.6%	47.1%	10.5%	37.9%	9.2%
Married: Opposite sex	30.8%	23.5%	-7.3%	44.2%	-20.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	9.9%	12.9%	3.0%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	20.3%	10%	-10.3%	6.1%	3.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) 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	47.2%	39.6%	-7.6%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	25.5%	29.8%	4.3%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	17.6%	20%	2.4%	12.7%	7.3%
Bad health	8.8%	8.4%	-0.4%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

In the area around HU8 0SU this area, 34.9% 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 17.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.3%	34.9%	-10.4%	18.2%	16.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.3%	11.2%	-9.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.7%	-2.1%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	9.5%	4.3%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	12.4%	3.1%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	5.8%	17.2%	11.4%	33.8%	-16.6%
Other	1.2%	4.1%	2.9%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	98.6%	97.8%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	96.8%	97.8%	1.0%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.8%	1.0%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.4%	76.7%	-9.3%
South-East Asia	2.2%	0.2%	2.0%
No passport held	30.4%	13.5%	16.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.6%	37.2%	16.4%
Christian	36.2%	46.2%	-10.0%
Buddhist	2.7%	0.5%	2.2%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Fortune Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortune Close was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Ings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fortune Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings and the 328th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HU8 0SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fortune Close are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Kingston Upon Hull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fortune Close, Hull, HU8 0SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU8 0SU

Average Price
£102,680

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£102,680

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fortune Close

Average Price
£108,794

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£108,794

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fortune CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Fortune Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2022-05-18	£85,295
8 Fortune Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£64,000	2017-04-21	£89,955
4 Fortune Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2016-01-15	£83,840
8 Fortune Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£50,000	2013-10-22	£82,481
2 Fortune Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£58,000	2004-05-28	£138,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU8 0SU

Employment

HU8 0SU 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 Employee	47
Retired	44
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Part-Time Employee	20
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Self-Employed	7
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	7
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Education	4
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP	- not rated	4,504 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG	- not rated	4,903 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ings Primary School Ings Road , HU8 0SL	- not rated	374 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ings Primary School Ings Primary School , Ings Road HU8 0SL	3out of 4	374 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lambwath Primary School Battersea Close , Saltshouse Road HU8 0NY	- not rated	403 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Neasden Primary School Neasden Close , Wembley Park Avenue HU8 0QB	- not rated	639 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Neasden Primary School Neasden Close , Wembley Park Avenue HU8 0QB	3out of 4	639 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD	- not rated	862 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Liberty Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB	2out of 4	1,934 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW	3out of 4	2,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winifred Holtby School Technology College Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW	- not rated	2,210 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD	- not rated	975 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG	- not rated	4,332 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Euler Academy Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HJ	- not rated	664 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Place 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR	- not rated	763 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Place Safe Centre 347 Salthouse Road , HU8 9HR	- not rated	763 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Place Safe Cntr 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR	- not rated	763 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW	4out of 4	1,602 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Salthouse	1 Dunvegan Road	676 yd
The Lodge Bar & Restaurant	180 Saltshouse Road	786 yd
Astoria Bingo & Social Club	669 Holderness Road	1,023 yd
The Lambwath	The Lambwath Public House, 969 Sutton Road	1,055 yd
Eurasian (Hull) Ltd	621 Holderness Road	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Savoy Hotel	Savoy Hotel Public House, Savoy Road	198 yd
The Robin	The Robin Public House, Bellfield Avenue	525 yd
Crooked Billet	2 Ings Road	788 yd
Willows Club	695 Holderness Road	959 yd
Four In Hand	Four In Hand Public House, 957 Holderness Road	969 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taylor's Bakery	3 Ings Centre	290 yd
Superstar Takeaway	Unit 3a, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	314 yd
Verona Take Away	Unit 2, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	314 yd
Sharon's Plaice	Unit 1, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	314 yd
Sue Down's Fish & Chips	297a Ings Road	828 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	4-6 Ings Centre	314 yd
Asda	Asda Supermarket, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	314 yd
Sainsbury's	372 Ings Road	880 yd
Tesco	832-836 Holderness Road	953 yd
Farmfoods	740 Holderness Road	1,036 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bellfield Avenue GARRICK CLOSE	grass pitches	157 yd
Ings Road Playing Fields BRIXTON CLOSE	grass pitches	223 yd
Ings Primary School INGS ROAD	grass pitches	325 yd
Neasden Primary School NEASDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	626 yd
Hull Dockers Rlfc HURLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	752 yd
Bellfield Primary School SAXBY ROAD	grass pitches	790 yd
Sutton Park Golf Club SALTSHOUSE ROAD	golf	815 yd
Dunvegan Road PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DUNVEGAN ROAD	grass pitches	821 yd
Malet Lambert School Language School JAMES RECKITT AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	872 yd
Wilberforce Sixth Form College SALTSHOUSE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	975 yd

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/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%

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

Overview of HU8 0SU