Oakwell Grove is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 7SD 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 Oakwell Grove, Hull, HU8 7SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 7SE, HU8 7SA, HU8 7SB, HU8 7TE, HU8 7TF, HU8 7TG, HU8 8UB, HU8 8TZ, HU8 7RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 7SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 50% | 59.1% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 19.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 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 | 35.7% | 41% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 21.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 86.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 86.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwell Grove was 388.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.5% higher than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwell Grove has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 59th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oakwell Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-02-09 | £125,896 |
| 7 Oakwell Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-06-12 | £99,578 |
| 7 Oakwell Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2010-08-25 | £113,555 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcourt Primary Academy Estcourt Street , HU9 2RP | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 1,590 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 3,045 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 | 1,506 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Cafe | 177 Cleveland Street | 576 yd | |
| Snak Shak Cafe | 181 Cleveland Street | 584 yd | |
| Maharajah Restaurant | 245 Holderness Road | 589 yd | |
| The Bus Stop Cafe | 237-239 Holderness Road | 595 yd | |
| Del Gelato | 4 Courtney Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 280 yd | |
| Jesmond Arms | 328 Holderness Road | 793 yd | |
| Nellies Club | 173-175 New Bridge Road | 949 yd | |
| Ritz Cabaret Show Bar | 17 Holderness Road | 957 yd | |
| The Vault | 51-53 Witham | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 235 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 235 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 279 Holderness Road | 606 yd | |
| Papa John's | 171 Holderness Road | 611 yd | |
| Hull Kebab and Pizza | 281 Holderness Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 689 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 723 yd | |
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 609 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| East Hull Pools & Sauna Suite (Closed) HOLDERNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Craven Primary Academy NEW BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 960 yd |
| Bodyworld And Ladies Only Shape & Fitness Centre WILLIAMSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.