Plimsoll Way is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU9 1PX is located in the Drypool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plimsoll Way, Hull, HU9 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU9 1HD, HU9 1PW, HU9 1PR, HU9 1PN, HU9 1PQ, HU9 1TG, HU9 1TE, HU9 1TR, HU9 1QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU9 1PX has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 46.2% | 48% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HU9 1PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 44.2% | 42.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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%) 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 | 51.5% | 55.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 44.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.3% | 79.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 81.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 81.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plimsoll Way was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plimsoll Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 46th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Plimsoll Way, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-20 | £125,000 |
| 129 Plimsoll Way, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-11-01 | £122,685 |
| 139 Plimsoll Way, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-04-06 | £115,540 |
| 103 Plimsoll Way, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2022-07-22 | £118,269 |
| 145 Plimsoll Way, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2022-07-14 | £116,272 |
HU9 1PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | - not rated | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 2out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcourt Primary Academy Estcourt Street , HU9 2RP | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 1,968 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 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 920 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 5,104 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 | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Divide Cafe | 16-20 Hedon Road | 488 yd | |
| Smith & Nephew Staff Canteen | 101 Hessle Road | 536 yd | |
| Crack 'n Egg | 3-5 Church Street | 594 yd | |
| The Den | 42-43 High Street | 751 yd | |
| Hitchcock's Vegetarian Restaurant | 1 Bishop Lane | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crowns | The Goldcrest, Plimsoll Way | 260 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 36 Hedon Road | 467 yd | |
| Victoria Dock Tavern | Victoria Dock Tavern Public House, 48 Great Union Street | 502 yd | |
| Clarence Snooker Club | 60 Clarence Street | 697 yd | |
| Red Lion Inn | Red Lion Hotel Public House, Clarence Street | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria City | Unit 4, Plimsoll Way | 76 yd | |
| Rooted in Hull | St Peter Street | 536 yd | |
| Eikona | 27-28 Scale Lane | 809 yd | |
| Crystal | 44 Holderness Road | 929 yd | |
| Relish | 27 Silver Street | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hedon Road | 846 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit 3, King William House, Market Place | 880 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park (Hull) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| South Bridge Road Playing Field SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Victoria Dock Primary School SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Bodyworld And Ladies Only Shape & Fitness Centre WILLIAMSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| East Hull Pools & Sauna Suite (Closed) HOLDERNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.