Barra Close, Hull, HU8 9JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU8 9JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.7%	1.3%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.6%	48.3%	-1.3%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 9JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.3%	32.2%	1.9%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	56%	0.1%	44.2%	11.8%
Separated	1%	2.9%	1.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	8.2%	5.9%	-2.3%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	4.6%	2.9%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54%	51.5%	-2.5%	48.4%	3.1%
Good health	30.1%	36%	5.9%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	10.2%	8.7%	-1.5%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	4.4%	3.2%	-1.2%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.3%	10.5%	-1.8%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	10.8%	-7.7%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.1%	11.9%	-10.2%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	8.7%	8.7%	0.0%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.9%	26.4%	8.5%	16.9%	9.5%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	29.6%	11.7%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.5%	96.8%	0.3%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	97.3%	95.4%	-1.9%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0%	4.1%	4.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	95.6%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.5%	76.7%	5.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.1%	37.2%	16.9%
Christian	38.4%	46.2%	-7.8%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Barra Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barra Close was 118.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% higher than the Ings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barra Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings and the 316th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 192.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HU8 9JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barra Close are based on 9 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 Barra Close, Hull, HU8 9JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU8 9JB

Average Price
£275,148

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£275,148

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barra Close

Average Price
£273,580

Semi-Detached
£301,989

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£270,029

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barra CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Barra Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2022-05-06	£210,768
7 Barra Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2020-11-03	£227,064
4 Barra Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-08-20	£262,438
9 Barra Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building	£199,500	2018-12-11	£251,099
4 Barra Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2015-07-16	£260,097

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU8 9JB

Employment

HU8 9JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	24
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	19
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spring Cottage Primary School Dressay Grove , Spring Cottage Estate HU8 9JH	4out of 4	147 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Neasden Primary School Neasden Close , Wembley Park Avenue HU8 0QB	3out of 4	620 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ings Primary School Ings Road , HU8 0SL	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU	1out of 4	1,131 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillshill Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU	4out of 4	1,169 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	1,454 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW	2out of 4	1,935 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Marvell College Barham Road , HU9 4EE	3out of 4	2,486 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB	2out of 4	2,636 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Academy Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR	3out of 4	3,383 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD	- not rated	1,118 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG	- not rated	4,914 yd	Further education	Yes	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	1,433 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Hopewell Road , HU9 4HD	3out of 4	2,689 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy 351 Annandale Road , HU9 5DE	3out of 4	3,562 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Northcott School Northcott School , Bransholme HU7 4EL	3out of 4	3,625 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH	3out of 4	4,373 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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	Distance
The Salthouse	1 Dunvegan Road	139 yd
The Lodge Bar & Restaurant	180 Saltshouse Road	553 yd
Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, College Street	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Robin	The Robin Public House, Bellfield Avenue	450 yd
Savoy Hotel	Savoy Hotel Public House, Savoy Road	878 yd
Duke Of York	70 Church Street	899 yd
The Royal Charter	The Royal Charter, Western Gailes Way	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spring Cottage Fast Foods	20 Dalsetter Rise	182 yd
Merit Chinese Take-Away	68 Church Street	899 yd
Superstar Takeaway	Unit 3a, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	970 yd
Verona Take Away	Unit 2, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	970 yd
Sharon's Plaice	Unit 1, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	970 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	4-6 Ings Centre	970 yd
Asda	Asda Supermarket, Ings Centre, Savoy Road	970 yd
Sainsbury's	372 Ings Road	1,040 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dunvegan Road PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DUNVEGAN ROAD	grass pitches	94 yd
Spring Cottage Play Area SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA DUNVEGAN ROAD	grass pitches	487 yd
Sutton Park Golf Club SALTSHOUSE ROAD	golf	514 yd
Neasden Primary School NEASDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	715 yd
Bellfield Avenue GARRICK CLOSE	grass pitches	744 yd
Ings Road Playing Fields BRIXTON CLOSE	grass pitches	747 yd
Wilberforce Sixth Form College SALTSHOUSE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	998 yd
Ings Primary School INGS ROAD	grass pitches	1,050 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	185 Mbit/s
Average download speed	161.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	424 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	424 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	53 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	42 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	86 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HU8 9JB