Fossdale Close, Hull, HU8 9UB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU8 9UB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	47.3%	47.7%	0.4%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	52.7%	52.3%	-0.4%	49.0%	3.3%

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 9UB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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	32.8%	30.6%	-2.2%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52%	52.8%	0.8%	44.2%	8.6%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	2%	0.8%	0.3%	1.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	9.6%	9.1%	-0.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4%	4.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.7%

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 (88.9%) 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	57.8%	50.5%	-7.3%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	28.9%	38.4%	9.5%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	9.2%	9.5%	0.3%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	4.1%	1.6%	-2.5%	4.0%	-2.4%

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	20.4%	13.9%	-6.5%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	12.7%	-0.9%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	13.9%	-3.7%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.8%	3.6%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	21.9%	6.7%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	26%	24.3%	-1.7%	33.8%	-9.5%
Other	4%	6.4%	2.4%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Other Black	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.3%	99%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	99.3%	96.4%	-2.9%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.3%	2%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.4%	-2.6%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.3%	37.2%	12.1%
Christian	40.8%	46.2%	-5.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Fossdale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fossdale Close was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Ings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fossdale Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings and the 61st lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HU8 9UB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Fossdale Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingston Upon Hull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fossdale Close, Hull, HU8 9UB

Estimated Average Property Prices for HU8 9UB

Average Price
£154,346

Semi-Detached
£171,043

Terraced
£147,694

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£78,887

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fossdale Close

Average Price
£167,046

Semi-Detached
£164,316

Terraced
£171,595

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fossdale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Fossdale Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£132,500	2025-08-15	£132,626
14 Fossdale Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-05-23	£132,747
39 Fossdale Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-05-02	£127,047
22 Fossdale Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building	£122,500	2024-10-11	£127,958
82 Fossdale Close, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2024-09-27	£160,135

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HU8 9UB

Employment

HU8 9UB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	21
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Education	14
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT	3out of 4	5,194 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

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	299 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Neasden Primary School Neasden Close , Wembley Park Avenue HU8 0QB	3out of 4	560 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU	1out of 4	1,096 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillshill Primary School Cavendish Road , HU8 0JU	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Academy Dorchester Road , Bransholme HU7 6BD	3out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,504 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW	2out of 4	1,512 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Marvell College Barham Road , HU9 4EE	3out of 4	2,926 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB	2out of 4	2,955 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Academy Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR	3out of 4	2,969 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	1,557 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG	- not rated	4,849 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	1,060 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Hopewell Road , HU9 4HD	3out of 4	3,111 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northcott School Northcott School , Bransholme HU7 4EL	3out of 4	3,191 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy 351 Annandale Road , HU9 5DE	3out of 4	3,953 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH	3out of 4	4,199 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	355 yd
Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, College Street	624 yd
King Seddy Cakes	38 Church Street	697 yd
The Lodge Bar & Restaurant	180 Saltshouse Road	992 yd
Hull City Council Facilities @ Redwood Glades	Redwood Glades, Leads Road	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Robin	The Robin Public House, Bellfield Avenue	449 yd
Duke Of York	70 Church Street	498 yd
The Ship Inn	44-46 Church Street	690 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spring Cottage Fast Foods	20 Dalsetter Rise	278 yd
Merit Chinese Take-Away	68 Church Street	498 yd
Sutton Fisheries	60 Church Street	693 yd
Chopstick House	380 Ings Road	825 yd
Sue Down's Fish & Chips	297a Ings Road	953 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	372 Ings Road		825 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Spring Cottage Play Area SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA DUNVEGAN ROAD	grass pitches	264 yd
Dunvegan Road PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DUNVEGAN ROAD	grass pitches	452 yd
Neasden Primary School NEASDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	584 yd
Barbara Robson Playing Fields HOWDALE ROAD	grass pitches	704 yd
Ings Road Playing Fields BRIXTON CLOSE	grass pitches	858 yd
Howdale Road HOUSEMARTIN DRIVE	grass pitches	881 yd
Bellfield Avenue GARRICK CLOSE	grass pitches	889 yd
Sutton Park Golf Club SALTSHOUSE ROAD	golf	953 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	51.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.4 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.4 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HU8 9UB