Chestnut Grove is in Garden Village, Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8QL 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 Chestnut Grove, Garden Village, Hull, HU8 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8PY, HU8 8QD, HU8 8RZ, HU8 8TX, HU8 7TW, HU8 8SB, HU8 8QJ, HU8 8TP, HU8 8TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 8QL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.1% | 48.5% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.5% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 44% | 47% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 30.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 14.1% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 21.4% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 29.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 99.3% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Grove was 136.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Chestnut Grove has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 277th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Chestnut Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-11-20 | £138,429 |
| 30 Chestnut Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-02 | £169,995 |
| 26 Chestnut Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-14 | £172,803 |
| 2 Chestnut Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-05-23 | £208,026 |
| 10 Chestnut Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-03-02 | £143,163 |
HU8 8QL 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 student residents living in HU8 8QL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneferry Primary School Stoneferry Road , HU7 0BA | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,190 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 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 1,987 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,910 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,057 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 | 1,531 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Village Catering and Tearoom | The Club House, Elm Avenue | 215 yd | |
| Ares Cafe Bar | 301-303 Holderness Road | 679 yd | |
| Chamberlain Cafe | Unit K, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Road | 711 yd | |
| C Jz Continental Cafe | 314 Holderness Road | 720 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 288 Holderness Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 297 yd | |
| Jesmond Arms | 328 Holderness Road | 717 yd | |
| Nellies Club | 173-175 New Bridge Road | 854 yd | |
| The Bank | 398 Holderness Road | 875 yd | |
| Highland Laddie | 40-42 Southcoates Lane | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 279 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 279 yd | |
| Chamberlain Take Away | 18 Chamberlain Road | 588 yd | |
| Square Pizza No 1 | 327 Holderness Road | 665 yd | |
| Ceylon Kitchen | 317 Holderness Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 725 yd | |
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 729 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 221 yd | |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 276.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.