Dornoch Drive is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8JL 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 Dornoch Drive, Hull, HU8 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8LE, HU8 8LQ, HU8 8LF, HU8 8NR, HU8 8JJ, HU8 8LG, HU8 8PQ, HU8 8LD, HU8 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 8JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 31.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 42.8% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 45.6% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 34.8% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8JL this area, 34.1% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 34.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 21% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 98% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.8% | 96.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dornoch Drive was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dornoch Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 136th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Dornoch Drive, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2025-02-21 | £229,033 |
| 50 Dornoch Drive, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-03-18 | £206,204 |
| 28 Dornoch Drive, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-29 | £175,160 |
| 54 Dornoch Drive, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-31 | £151,548 |
| 84 Dornoch Drive, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-03-09 | £157,298 |
HU8 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HU8 8JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneferry Primary School Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillshill Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,633 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,584 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Hopewell Road , HU9 4HD | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Cafe | Lambwath Road | 436 yd | |
| Garden Village Catering and Tearoom | The Club House, Elm Avenue | 497 yd | |
| 1936 | 387 James Reckitt Avenue | 523 yd | |
| Chamberlain Cafe | Unit K, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Road | 687 yd | |
| The Venue Woodford | Holderness Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican | Pelican Public House, James Reckitt Avenue | 280 yd | |
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 886 yd | |
| The Bank | 398 Holderness Road | 971 yd | |
| Lenny's | 534 Holderness Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Square Pizza | 254 Summergangs Road | 264 yd | |
| Chamberlain Take Away | 18 Chamberlain Road | 384 yd | |
| I Wok | 112 Lee Street | 606 yd | |
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 899 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Pelican Park LAMBWATH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| East Park HOLDERNESS ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Malet Lambert School Language School JAMES RECKITT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Woodford Leisure Centre Holderness Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.