Myrtle Grove is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8ET is located in the Holderness 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 Myrtle Grove, Hull, HU8 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8ES, HU8 8EU, HU8 8EG, HU8 8EW, HU8 8EX, HU8 8EN, HU8 8EZ, HU8 8EP, HU8 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU8 8ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 56.9% | 50.2% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 23.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39.8% | 40.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 17.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8ET this area, 28.4% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 28.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 16.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 91.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 93.1% | 83.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 13.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 83.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Grove was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Myrtle Grove has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 413th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Myrtle Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-04-07 | £61,278 |
| 10 Myrtle Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-08-07 | £72,119 |
| 9 Myrtle Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2022-09-02 | £53,319 |
| 10 Myrtle Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2022-08-30 | £55,744 |
| 1 Myrtle Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2019-07-24 | £75,357 |
HU8 8ET area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneferry Primary School Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland St John's Church of England Academy Beresford Avenue , HU6 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,299 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,790 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 | 2,389 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 4,399 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 | 1,413 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 2,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 1, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road | 246 yd | |
| Chamberlain Cafe | Unit K, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Road | 255 yd | |
| Greggs | 293 Clough Road | 715 yd | |
| Clare’s Cafe and Catering | Rear Of, 82-84 Leads Road | 716 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | 291 Clough Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn Public House, Ann Watson Street | 480 yd | |
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 866 yd | |
| Pelican | Pelican Public House, James Reckitt Avenue | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | Ferry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Eurogarages Ltd | 268 yd | |
| Shop & Wash | Super Shiny Car Wash, Clough Road | 451 yd | |
| Chamberlain Take Away | 18 Chamberlain Road | 525 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 28 Leads Road | 620 yd | |
| Desi Curry | 35 Leads Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Lane Asda on the Move | Ferry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road | 268 yd | |
| Metro Cash and Carry | Unit 1b, Seaton Buildings, Air Street | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Hull) IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE INNOVATION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 380 yd |
| Quick Gym (Closed) Ipark Industrial Estate Ipark Industrial Estate Innovation Drive | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 1,028 yd | |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 106 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 318 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 318 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.