Limerick Close is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 9PX is located in the Longhill & Bilton Grange 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 Limerick Close, Hull, HU8 9PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 9NE, HU8 9NF, HU8 9PB, HU8 9NG, HU8 9PU, HU8 9QN, HU8 9NB, HU8 9ND, HU8 9PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 9PX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 57.4% | 47.9% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 42.6% | 52.1% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HU8 9PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 52.3% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 28% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 3.3% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 46.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 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.
In the area around HU8 9PX this area, 34.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 34.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 12.3% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 14% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.6% | 95.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 37.9% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limerick Close was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Ings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Limerick Close has the 47th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings and the 400th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Limerick Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2025-02-10 | £76,000 |
| 9 Limerick Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-10-07 | £124,309 |
| 5 Limerick Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-04-30 | £80,343 |
| 11 Limerick Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £84,750 | 2024-04-05 | £92,014 |
| 49 Limerick Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-09-01 | £112,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in HU8 9PX 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 | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhill Primary School Shannon Road , Longhill Estate HU8 9RW | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill Primary School Shannon Road , Longhill Estate HU8 9RW | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wansbeck Primary School Wenning Grove , Longhill Estate HU8 9SR | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wansbeck Primary School Wenning Grove , Longhill Estate HU8 9SR | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thanet Primary School Tedworth Road , Bilton Grange HU9 4AY | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Marvell College Barham Road , HU9 4EE | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marvell College Barham Road , HU9 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Thurstan Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Hopewell Road , Bilton Grange Estate HU9 4HD | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euler Academy Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HJ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Centre 347 Salthouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Cntr 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Hopewell Road , HU9 4HD | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Bar & Restaurant | 180 Saltshouse Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | 1 Douglas Road | 452 yd | |
| The Royal Charter | The Royal Charter, Western Gailes Way | 708 yd | |
| Apollo | 1082 Holderness Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su Chinese Takeaway | 104 Shannon Road | 377 yd | |
| Jim's Plaice | 96 Shannon Road | 377 yd | |
| Quick Bite | 82 Shannon Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 82 Shannon Road | 377 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 15 Greenwich Avenue | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastmount Community Recreation Centre WAVENEY ROAD | 111 yd | |
| Eastmount And Longhill Playing Fields FROME ROAD | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Longhill Primary School SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Wansbeck Primary School WENNING GROVE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Wilberforce Sixth Form College SALTSHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Sutton Park Golf Club SALTSHOUSE ROAD | golf | 903 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 | 251.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.