Riversdale is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU9 2LY 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 Riversdale, Hull, HU9 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU9 2LX, HU9 3DL, HU9 2LZ, HU9 2LR, HU9 2NY, HU9 2LU, HU9 3AB, HU8 8QY, HU9 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU9 2LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.7% | 52% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.2% | 34% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 35.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 17.2% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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 | 46.2% | 37.6% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 35.2% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around HU9 2LY this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 32.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9.3% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 21.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.5% | 84.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.9% | 86.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 87.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riversdale was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Drypool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riversdale has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Drypool and the 67th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Riversdale, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-01-20 | £51,650 |
| 14 Riversdale, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2022-04-29 | £78,938 |
| 6 Riversdale, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-08-13 | £102,527 |
| 11 Riversdale, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-08-22 | £76,731 |
| 10 Riversdale, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2018-02-02 | £92,404 |
HU9 2LY 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 5,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Buckingham Street , HU8 8UG | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcourt Primary School Estcourt Street , HU9 2RP | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcourt Primary Academy Estcourt Street , HU9 2RP | - not rated | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Primary School New Bridge Road , HU9 2DR | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lister School Rustenburg Street , HU9 2PR | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Studio 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 | 2,193 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Tweendykes Road , HU7 4XJ | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Kids | Unit 4, Tradewell Point Business Park, 44 Southcoates Lane | 145 yd | |
| C Jz Continental Cafe | 314 Holderness Road | 218 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 288 Holderness Road | 357 yd | |
| Ares Cafe Bar | 301-303 Holderness Road | 362 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Holderness Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellies Club | 173-175 New Bridge Road | 111 yd | |
| Highland Laddie | 40-42 Southcoates Lane | 145 yd | |
| Jesmond Arms | 328 Holderness Road | 151 yd | |
| The Bank | 398 Holderness Road | 287 yd | |
| Tradewell Snooker & American Pool Club | Unit 3, Tradewell Point Business Park, 44 Southcoates Lane | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Bay | 195 New Bridge Road | 53 yd | |
| King Square Pizza | 334 Holderness Road | 95 yd | |
| Pasha Mini Market | 16 Southcoates Lane | 97 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 192 New Bridge Road | 148 yd | |
| G R Fish and Chips | 131 New Bridge Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 324 Holderness Road | 193 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 280-284 Holderness Road | 357 yd | |
| Asda | The Mount Retail Park, Mount Pleasant | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lister School (Closed) Rustenburg Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Craven Primary Academy NEW BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Garden Village Community Centre Elm Avenue | 674 yd | |
| St Johns Church And Community Centre ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH ROSMEAD STREET | 767 yd | |
| Rosmead Playing Pitch Sports Centre ROSMEAD STREET ASTROTURF ROSMEAD STREET ASTROTURF ROSMEAD STREET | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Hull) THE MOUNT RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Rosmead Astroturf (Closed) Rosmead Street | artificial grass pitch | 880 yd |
| Westcott Primary School WESTCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Woodford Leisure Centre Holderness Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Charisma (Closed) Holderness Road | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 280.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.