Durham Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 8RQ 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 Durham Street, Hull, HU8 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 8RY, HU8 8RS, HU8 8QH, HU8 8QJ, HU8 8SE, HU8 8QE, HU8 8RX, HU8 8RZ, HU8 8TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU8 8RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.4% | 37.3% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 42.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 48.7% | 41.9% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 23.7% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 22.8% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 97.8% | 89.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 89.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Street was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 284th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Durham Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £65,400 | 2025-03-14 | £66,407 |
| 116 Durham Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-05 | £81,625 |
| 160 Durham Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-07-20 | £50,811 |
| 127 Durham Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2020-11-06 | £99,584 |
| 119 Durham Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2020-05-07 | £129,817 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,665 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 | 93 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcott Primary School Westcott Street , HU8 8NB | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcourt Primary Academy Estcourt Street , HU9 2RP | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 2,023 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 2,820 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 | 1,902 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,245 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 | 1,673 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,692 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 | 272 yd | |
| Ares Cafe Bar | 301-303 Holderness Road | 479 yd | |
| C Jz Continental Cafe | 314 Holderness Road | 506 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 288 Holderness Road | 524 yd | |
| Maharajah Restaurant | 245 Holderness Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl | James Reckitt Avenue | 466 yd | |
| Jesmond Arms | 328 Holderness Road | 501 yd | |
| Nellies Club | 173-175 New Bridge Road | 639 yd | |
| Highland Laddie | 40-42 Southcoates Lane | 691 yd | |
| The Bank | 398 Holderness Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza City | 4-6 James Reckitt Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 12 James Reckitt Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Square Pizza No 1 | 327 Holderness Road | 455 yd | |
| Ceylon Kitchen | 317 Holderness Road | 464 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 305 Holderness Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 514 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 524 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 237 yd | |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Simpson Crescent Park Simpson Crescent | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Brooklands Sport & Social Club (Closed) Chamberlain Road | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Craven Primary Academy NEW BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 918 yd |
| East Hull Pools & Sauna Suite (Closed) HOLDERNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 217.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 285.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.