Lilac Avenue is in Garden Village, Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8PY 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 Lilac Avenue, Garden Village, Hull, HU8 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8QL, HU8 7TW, HU8 8QN, HU8 7TJ, HU8 8TX, HU8 8QD, HU8 8PU, HU8 8TP, HU8 8RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 8PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 36% | 36.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 21.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 21.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 95% | 98.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 98.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Drypool average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Lilac Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2026-01-30 | £154,468 |
| 63 Lilac Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-26 | £292,625 |
| 92 Lilac Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2023-12-18 | £178,051 |
| 63 Lilac Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-03 | £232,482 |
| 68 Lilac Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2022-02-11 | £157,650 |
HU8 8PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,482 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 | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lister School Rustenburg Street , HU9 2PR | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,937 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,100 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 | 1,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,575 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 | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Tweendykes Road , HU7 4XJ | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Village Catering and Tearoom | The Club House, Elm Avenue | 260 yd | |
| Chamberlain Cafe | Unit K, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Road | 638 yd | |
| Ares Cafe Bar | 301-303 Holderness Road | 752 yd | |
| Snak Shak Cafe | 181 Cleveland Street | 794 yd | |
| Tru Cafe | 177 Cleveland Street | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 237 yd | |
| Jesmond Arms | 328 Holderness Road | 798 yd | |
| Nellies Club | 173-175 New Bridge Road | 937 yd | |
| The Bank | 398 Holderness Road | 956 yd | |
| Pelican | Pelican Public House, James Reckitt Avenue | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 231 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 231 yd | |
| Chamberlain Take Away | 18 Chamberlain Road | 541 yd | |
| Square Pizza No 1 | 327 Holderness Road | 743 yd | |
| Ceylon Kitchen | 317 Holderness Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 799 yd | |
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 809 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 279 yd | |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 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 | 83 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.