Abbey Street is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU9 1HB is located in the Drypool 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 Abbey Street, Hull, HU9 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU9 1HR, HU9 1JJ, HU9 1EL, HU9 1HY, HU9 1HW, HU9 1JD, HU9 1HS, HU9 1JA, HU9 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU9 1HB is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 45.5% | 46.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.5% | 53.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 HU9 1HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 42% | 49.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 26.6% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 46.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 18% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 20.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 20.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 96% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 91% | 93.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 92.9% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Street was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 375th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Abbey Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £50,500 | 2023-10-18 | £52,733 |
| 63 Abbey Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £54,664 | 2023-03-16 | £58,372 |
| 41 Abbey Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-10-26 | £61,419 |
| 49 Abbey Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-10-25 | £51,182 |
| 45 Abbey Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-03-17 | £82,426 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcourt Primary Academy Estcourt Street , HU9 2RP | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | - not rated | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Primary Academy Derwent Street , HU8 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Trinity House Academy Charlotte Street Mews , HU1 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 3,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Cafe | 2a Dansom Lane South | 381 yd | |
| Reckitt Benckiser Staff Restaurant | Dansom Lane | 414 yd | |
| Compass Group @ Asda Cafe | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 437 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Courtney Street | 463 yd | |
| Del Gelato | 4 Courtney Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Strawberry | 55 Thomas Street | 291 yd | |
| Ritz Cabaret Show Bar | 17 Holderness Road | 340 yd | |
| The Vault | 51-53 Witham | 424 yd | |
| Red Lion Inn | Red Lion Hotel Public House, Clarence Street | 540 yd | |
| Clarence Snooker Club | 60 Clarence Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spoons | 124 Holderness Road | 279 yd | |
| Crystal | 44 Holderness Road | 296 yd | |
| Jennys Pantry 2 | 11 Holderness Road | 339 yd | |
| First Class Pizza | 13 Holderness Road | 339 yd | |
| Eddo's Sandwich and Coffee Shop | Retail Unit 5, Craven Court, Hedon Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hedon Road | 202 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 437 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 863 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 881 yd | |
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Hull Pools & Sauna Suite (Closed) HOLDERNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Bodyworld And Ladies Only Shape & Fitness Centre WILLIAMSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Craven Primary Academy NEW BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 597 yd |
| South Bridge Road Playing Field SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Victoria Park (Hull) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Victoria Dock Primary School SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 318 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.