Tower Street is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU9 1TD is located in the Drypool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull East. This postcode has been in use since 2009-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Street, Hull, HU9 1TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU9 1TQ, HU1 1QE, HU1 1PS, HU1 1QD, HU1 1NQ, HU1 1LF, HU1 1PA, HU1 1NH, HU9 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU9 1TD is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 41.8% | 45.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 58.2% | 54.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 | 41.8% | 36.4% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 48% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.7% | 50.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 38.3% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 12.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 40.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.5% | 87.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 88.3% | 84.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 84.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Street was 138.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 273rd highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Electrical Tower Street, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Other, an established residential building | £1,044,000 | 2019-03-04 | £1,243,552 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | 2out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary Academy New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide Primary School Walker Street , HU3 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | - not rated | 861 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 4,044 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 | 524 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 5,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 5,363 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 | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,772 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 Den | 42-43 High Street | 220 yd | |
| Wonky Tulip Coffee House | River House, 147 High Street | 239 yd | |
| Hitchcock's Vegetarian Restaurant | 1 Bishop Lane | 242 yd | |
| Smith & Nephew Staff Canteen | 101 Hessle Road | 249 yd | |
| Hangout Artisan Bakehouse | 165 High Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion and Key | 48 High Street | 219 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Boy | Ye Olde Black Boy Public House, 150 High Street | 239 yd | |
| Fretwells | 36 Scale Lane | 247 yd | |
| Sailmakers Arms | Chandlers Court, 159 High Street | 257 yd | |
| W.M. Hawkes | 32 Scale Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooted in Hull | St Peter Street | 249 yd | |
| Eikona | 27-28 Scale Lane | 277 yd | |
| Relish | 27 Silver Street | 400 yd | |
| Old Town Store@One Stop | 4-6 Silver Street | 404 yd | |
| Bubble Land | Market Hall, Trinity House Lane | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit 3, King William House, Market Place | 375 yd | |
| Adams Food Service | 57 Great Union Street | 601 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25-26 Whitefriargate | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-14 King Edward Street | 897 yd | |
| Chong Wah Chinese Supermarket | 8 Union Street | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dock Primary School SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| South Bridge Road Playing Field SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Victoria Park (Hull) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Peak Physique (Hull) 2-12 2-12 NEW CLEVELAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Gym 24 Seven (Closed) Units G6/F7&F8 Units G6/F7&F8 Princes Quay Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hull) CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Gateway To Health (Closed) Silvester Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Body Factory Gym & Fitness Centre (Closed) Hull Braves Guild Hull Braves Guild Roper Street | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Bodyworld And Ladies Only Shape & Fitness Centre WILLIAMSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.