Hodgson Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 7JB is located in the Drypool 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 Hodgson Street, Hull, HU8 7JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 7JJ, HU8 7HU, HU8 7JQ, HU8 7HY, HU8 7HZ, HU8 7EX, HU8 7HX, HU8 7JA, HU8 7HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU8 7JB is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 45.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 7JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 55.5% | 61.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 17% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.1% | 38.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33.2% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 HU8 7JB this area, 36.2% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 36.2% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 15.5% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.4% | 74.4% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 6.1% | 22.8% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 22.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 79.9% | 91.3% | 11.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 0.4% | -11.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 90.6% | 11.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 1.2% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hodgson Street was 594.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 247.3% higher than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hodgson Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 29th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 309.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Hodgson Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2007-02-13 | £337,628 |
HU8 7JB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary School New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 523 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 523 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeders | 78 New Cleveland Street | 140 yd | |
| Twist'd | 4 New Cleveland Street | 157 yd | |
| Dope Dough | 20-21 Witham | 184 yd | |
| The Riverside Group @ The Crossing | 55-65 Great Union Street | 344 yd | |
| Reckitt Benckiser Staff Restaurant | Dansom Lane | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Limits | 23-23a Witham | 177 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 43 Hodgson Street | 184 yd | |
| Jack Rabbit Slims | 22 Witham | 187 yd | |
| The Old School House | Malton Street | 264 yd | |
| The Vault | 51-53 Witham | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Express | 76 New Cleveland Street | 157 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 84 New Cleveland Street | 157 yd | |
| Dope Burger | 18-19 Witham | 164 yd | |
| Jennys Pantry 2 | 11 Holderness Road | 420 yd | |
| First Class Pizza | 13 Holderness Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 323 yd | |
| Lidl | Hedon Road | 904 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 969 yd | |
| Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket | 8 Union Street | 998 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25-26 Whitefriargate | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Bodyworld And Ladies Only Shape & Fitness Centre WILLIAMSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| East Hull Pools & Sauna Suite (Closed) HOLDERNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| South Bridge Road Playing Field SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Victoria Park (Hull) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Victoria Dock Primary School SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.