Runton Walk is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8AH is located in the Holderness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Runton Walk, Hull, HU8 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8AN, HU8 8AS, HU8 8AG, HU8 8AJ, HU8 7TJ, HU8 8EA, HU8 7TL, HU8 7TW, HU8 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 8AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 46.9% | 48.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 49.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 49.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 18.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 24.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 99.7% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runton Walk was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runton Walk has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 279th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Runton Walk, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-06-12 | £228,226 |
| 14 Runton Walk, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,130 | 2024-07-19 | £221,770 |
| 12 Runton Walk, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-09-25 | £246,960 |
| 12 Runton Walk, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2021-05-14 | £260,108 |
| 16 Runton Walk, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-04-16 | £216,939 |
HU8 8AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,106 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 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneferry Primary School Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,075 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,817 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Cafe | Unit K, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Road | 349 yd | |
| Garden Village Catering and Tearoom | The Club House, Elm Avenue | 404 yd | |
| Snak Shak Cafe | 181 Cleveland Street | 825 yd | |
| Tru Cafe | 177 Cleveland Street | 837 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 1, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 368 yd | |
| Pelican | Pelican Public House, James Reckitt Avenue | 844 yd | |
| Jesmond Arms | 328 Holderness Road | 1,069 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn Public House, Ann Watson Street | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Take Away | 18 Chamberlain Road | 297 yd | |
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 402 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 402 yd | |
| Pelican Square Pizza | 254 Summergangs Road | 832 yd | |
| Cooplands | Ferry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Eurogarages Ltd | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Lane Asda on the Move | Ferry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road | 867 yd | |
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 1,085 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 448 yd | |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Quick Gym (Closed) Ipark Industrial Estate Ipark Industrial Estate Innovation Drive | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Hull) IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE INNOVATION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 959 yd |
| Pelican Park LAMBWATH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 985 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 | 317 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.