Overview of HU8 8PQ

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The Grove is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8PQ 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 The Grove, Hull, HU8 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8LF, HU8 8LG, HU8 7TN, HU8 8PT, HU8 7TL, HU8 8EA, HU8 8JL, HU8 8JD, HU8 8PF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 8PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.8%49.2%-2.6% 51.0% -1.8%
Male48.2%50.8%2.6% 49.0% 1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HU8 8PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.8%29.6%2.8% 37.9% -8.3%
Married: Opposite sex54.9%56.5%1.6% 44.2% 12.3%
Separated2.1%1.3%-0.8% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced7.7%6.3%-1.4% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed8.5%6.3%-2.2% 6.1% 0.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40.8%46%5.2% 48.4% -2.4%
Good health38.2%30.4%-7.8% 33.6% -3.2%
Fair health14.7%18.4%3.7% 12.7% 5.7%
Bad health5.9%4.8%-1.1% 4.0% 0.8%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.8%18.6%-5.2% 18.2% 0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.1%9.7%-9.4% 9.6% 0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14%9.3%-4.7% 13.4% -4.1%
Apprenticeship6.8%12.4%5.6% 5.3% 7.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.9%19.5%7.6% 16.9% 2.6%
Degree or Similar20%27.4%7.4% 33.8% -6.4%
Other4.3%3.1%-1.2% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
White98.2%97.6%-0.6% 81.4% 16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.7%98%1.3% 83.2% 14.8%
European Union1.8%0.4%-1.4% 6.1% -5.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0%0.8%0.8% 5.6% -4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0.4%-0.3% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.7%98%1.3% 83.2% 14.8%
10+ Years0%2%2.0% 9.8% -7.8%
5-10 Years0.4%0%-0.4% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years0.4%0%-0.4% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years2.6%0%-2.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.6% 76.7% 3.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held19% 13.5% 5.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.2% 37.2% 8.0%
Christian50% 46.2% 3.8%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is The Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

The Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 96th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,100
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HU8 8PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Grove are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Kingston Upon Hull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Grove, Hull, HU8 8PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU8 8PQ

Average Price
£144,487
Semi-Detached
£171,116
Terraced
£139,161
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Grove

Average Price
£151,066
Semi-Detached
£170,633
Terraced
£145,195
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 The Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£128,0002024-12-05 £131,875
2 The Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£92,0002018-07-13 £121,022
6 The Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£128,5002017-07-31 £173,565
3 The Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Terraced, an established residential building
£70,0002015-09-09 £105,199
6 The Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£107,0002012-02-13 £188,313
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU8 8PQ

Employment

HU8 8PQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HU8 8PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired81
Full-Time Employee73
Part-Time Employee22
Self-Employed15
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed5
Student (economically inactive)3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Other1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities19
Construction14
Manufacturing13
Education13
Administrative and support service activities9
Other9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Transport and storage7
Accommodation and food service activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Nursery School
Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT
3out of 4 4,246 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westcott Primary School
Westcott Street , HU8 8NB
3out of 4 422 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Mersey Primary Academy
Derwent Street , HU8 8TX
3out of 4 611 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stoneferry Primary School
Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA
3out of 4 727 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Buckingham Primary Academy
Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG
2out of 4 1,176 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Gillshill Primary School
Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU
4out of 4 1,412 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Malet Lambert
James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD
3out of 4 1,289 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Winifred Holtby Academy
Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW
2out of 4 2,169 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ron Dearing UTC
Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ
- not rated 2,446 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Hull Trinity House Academy
Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP
3out of 4 2,472 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Archbishop Sentamu Academy
1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB
2out of 4 2,759 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hull College
Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG
- not rated 2,410 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School
Wilberforce College
Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD
- not rated 3,070 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT
- not rated 5,114 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tweendykes School
Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW
4out of 4 1,803 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rise Academy
Fountain Road , HU2 0LH
3out of 4 1,819 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TLG Hull
School Street , Hull HU1 3SR
- not rated 2,812 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Froebel House School
5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP
- not rated 3,348 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Hull
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX
- not rated 3,613 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Garden Village Catering and TearoomThe Club House, Elm Avenue384 yd
Chamberlain CafeUnit K, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Road522 yd
Pelican CafeLambwath Road614 yd
1936387 James Reckitt Avenue721 yd
Pavilion CafeHolderness Road929 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
PelicanPelican Public House, James Reckitt Avenue466 yd
Punch BowlJames Reckitt Avenue701 yd
The Bank398 Holderness Road1,009 yd
Jesmond Arms328 Holderness Road1,070 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chamberlain Take Away18 Chamberlain Road221 yd
Pelican Square Pizza254 Summergangs Road456 yd
I Wok112 Lee Street684 yd
Pizza City4-6 James Reckitt Avenue718 yd
Royal Fisheries12 James Reckitt Avenue718 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ferry Lane Asda on the MoveFerry Lane Service Station, Stoneferry Retail Park, Stoneferry Road994 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Westcott Primary School
WESTCOTT STREET
grass pitches303 yd
Simpson Crescent Park
Simpson Crescent
grass pitches383 yd
Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed)
Chamberlain Road
grass pitches414 yd
Garden Village Community Centre
Elm Avenue
426 yd
Pelican Park
LAMBWATH ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts615 yd
East Park
HOLDERNESS ROAD
grass pitches982 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed185 Mbit/s
Average download speed185.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed318 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed318 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed53 Mbit/s
Average upload speed50.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed80 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.