Blossom Grove is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU8 9XS is located in the Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blossom Grove, Hull, HU8 9XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU8 9XT, HU8 9XZ, HU7 4SZ, HU8 9UF, HU8 9UY, HU8 9UJ, HU8 9XN, HU7 4PS, HU8 9FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU8 9XS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 42.6% | 40.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 24.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 96.9% | 98.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 98.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blossom Grove was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Ings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blossom Grove has the 19th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Blossom Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-09-05 | £148,701 |
| 6 Blossom Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-10-04 | £150,818 |
| 17 Blossom Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-28 | £118,725 |
| 6 Blossom Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-07-20 | £146,305 |
| 16 Blossom Grove, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2021-07-05 | £136,146 |
HU8 9XS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 5,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill Primary School Biggin Avenue , Bransholme HU7 4RL | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biggin Hill Primary School Biggin Avenue , Bransholme HU7 4RL | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Cottage Primary School Dressay Grove , Spring Cottage Estate HU8 9JH | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Cottage Primary School Dressay Grove , Spring Cottage Estate HU8 9JH | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midmere Primary School Midmere Avenue , Bransholme HU7 6DY | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby School Technology College Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood College of Arts Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 2,287 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 | 2,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,327 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 | 1,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Centre 347 Salthouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place Safe Cntr 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinloss Family Resource Centre Kinloss Garth , Bransholme HU7 4LY | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Seddy Cakes | 38 Church Street | 733 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, College Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | 44-46 Church Street | 761 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 70 Church Street | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Fisheries | 60 Church Street | 748 yd | |
| Merit Chinese Take-Away | 68 Church Street | 795 yd | |
| Viking Land | 1 Biggin Avenue | 1,002 yd | |
| Spring Cottage Fast Foods | 20 Dalsetter Rise | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howdale Road HOUSEMARTIN DRIVE | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Barbara Robson Playing Fields HOWDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Spring Cottage Play Area SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA SPRING COTTAGE PLAY AREA DUNVEGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Biggin Hill Primary School BIGGIN AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Sutton On Hull Cricket Club Midmere Avenue | grass pitches | 863 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.