Bedford Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8AR is located in the Drypool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedford Street, Hull, HU8 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8AZ, HU8 7RX, HU8 7RY, HU8 7RU, HU8 7RR, HU8 7RZ, HU8 7RS, HU8 7RP, HU8 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU8 8AR 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 8AR, 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 8AR 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 Bedford 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.
Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express House Bedford Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-19 | £132,407 |
| Express House Bedford Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £221,520 | 2017-05-31 | £255,600 |
HU8 8AR 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 | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Primary School Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneferry Primary School Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA | - not rated | 1,222 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 | 1,356 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Lister School Rustenburg Street , HU9 2PR | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,356 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,622 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 | - not rated | 978 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,593 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 | 177 yd | |
| Snak Shak Cafe | 181 Cleveland Street | 187 yd | |
| Kingston Cafe | Unit 100, Hull Microfirms Centre, 266-290 Wincolmlee | 402 yd | |
| Bankside Cafe also T/A The Bankside Brownie Co Ltd | 330-338 Wincolmlee | 433 yd | |
| Feeders | 78 New Cleveland Street | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 426 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 165 Wincolmlee | 804 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 43 Hodgson Street | 942 yd | |
| Ritz Cabaret Show Bar | 17 Holderness Road | 996 yd | |
| Old Bull & Bush | 56 Green Lane | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Chinese Express | 76 New Cleveland Street | 807 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 84 New Cleveland Street | 807 yd | |
| Papa John's | 171 Holderness Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 1,004 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Metro Cash and Carry | Unit 1b, Seaton Buildings, Air Street | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 927 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| East Hull Pools & Sauna Suite (Closed) HOLDERNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Bodyworld And Ladies Only Shape & Fitness Centre WILLIAMSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.