Hovingham Close is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 9PE is located in the Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hovingham Close, Hull, HU8 9PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 9NQ, HU8 9UL, HU8 9UP, HU8 9PQ, HU8 9XU, HU8 9WD, HU8 9UD, HU8 9UA, HU8 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU8 9PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 52% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 53% | 48% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 30.1% | 28.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 58.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 45.4% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 41.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 24.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 25% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 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 | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hovingham Close was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Ings average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hovingham Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings and the 30th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hovingham Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-19 | £231,663 |
| 17 Hovingham Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-03 | £267,722 |
| 14 Hovingham Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-01-19 | £266,980 |
| 18 Hovingham Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-08-26 | £172,787 |
| 12 Hovingham Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2006-11-30 | £236,593 |
HU8 9PE 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 9PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 4,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Cottage Primary School Dressay Grove , Spring Cottage Estate HU8 9JH | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Neasden Primary School Neasden Close , Wembley Park Avenue HU8 0QB | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Neasden Primary School Neasden Close , Wembley Park Avenue HU8 0QB | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambwath Primary School Battersea Close , Saltshouse Road HU8 0NY | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby School Technology College Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood College of Arts Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Place 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Centre 347 Salthouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 435 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Cntr 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 435 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Euler Academy Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HJ | - not rated | 618 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salthouse | 1 Dunvegan Road | 576 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, College Street | 602 yd | |
| King Seddy Cakes | 38 Church Street | 632 yd | |
| Hull City Council Facilities @ Redwood Glades | Redwood Glades, Leads Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York | 70 Church Street | 498 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 44-46 Church Street | 636 yd | |
| The Robin | The Robin Public House, Bellfield Avenue | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage Fast Foods | 20 Dalsetter Rise | 453 yd | |
| Merit Chinese Take-Away | 68 Church Street | 498 yd | |
| Sutton Fisheries | 60 Church Street | 634 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 380 Ings Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 372 Ings Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage Play Area SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA DUNVEGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Barbara Robson Playing Fields HOWDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Dunvegan Road PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DUNVEGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Howdale Road HOUSEMARTIN DRIVE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Neasden Primary School NEASDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Sutton On Hull Cricket Club Midmere Avenue | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Country Golf Driving Range EAST CARR ROAD | golf | 1,059 yd |
| Ings Road Playing Fields BRIXTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.