Hemswell Avenue is in Hull and in Kingston Upon Hull district. HU9 5LD is located in the Marfleet 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 Hemswell Avenue, Hull, HU9 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU9 5LE, HU9 5LH, HU9 5LG, HU9 5LJ, HU9 5LA, HU9 5JY, HU9 5HA, HU9 5JX, HU9 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU9 5LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 5LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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% | 44.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 36.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 45.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 5LD this area, 30.1% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 30.1% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99% | 99.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 97.6% | 89.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hemswell Avenue was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Marfleet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hemswell Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Marfleet and the 258th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Hemswell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-04-15 | £137,500 |
| 118 Hemswell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-08-30 | £98,133 |
| 185 Hemswell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-02-07 | £97,415 |
| 179 Hemswell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2022-04-01 | £83,055 |
| 169 Hemswell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-07 | £117,274 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon Nursery School Market Hill , Hedon HU12 8JB | 4out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Academy Dodswell Grove , Greatfield Estate HU9 5HY | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's VC Academy Marfleet Lane , HU9 5TE | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marfleet Primary Academy Marfleet Lane , HU9 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfleet Primary School Bradford Avenue , Greatfield Estate HU9 4NH | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountbatten Primary School Wivern Road , HU9 4HR | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sentamu Academy 1 Bilton Grove , HU9 5YB | 2out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marvell College Barham Road , HU9 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holderness Academy and Sixth Form College Station Road , Preston HU12 8UZ | 1out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winifred Holtby Academy Midmere Avenue , Leads Road HU7 4PW | 2out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy 351 Annandale Road , HU9 5DE | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Hopewell Road , HU9 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 4,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin's Cafe | 348 Preston Road | 516 yd | |
| Soccer Sensations | Soccer Sensations Ltd, Poorhouse Lane | 679 yd | |
| Hull Karting | Hull Karting, Poorhouse Lane | 693 yd | |
| Willerby Homes Limited | 1251 Hedon Road | 753 yd | |
| Paneltex Limited (Staff Canteen) | Kingston International Business Park, Somerden Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon | 60 Falkland Road | 190 yd | |
| Hull Kingston Rovers (Events) Ltd (Bars & Kiosks) | Kc Lightstream Stadium, Craven Park, Preston Road | 471 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel Public House, Marfleet Lane | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Kingston Rovers (Events) | Kc Lightstream Stadium, Craven Park, Preston Road | 471 yd | |
| Elmbridge Fish & Chips | 18 Elmbridge Parade | 484 yd | |
| Lings Chinese Takeaway | 62 Elmbridge Parade | 484 yd | |
| Sicilian | 2 Elmbridge Parade | 484 yd | |
| Vegas Green Bay | 260 Marfleet Lane | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2 Elmbridge Parade | 484 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Heron Foods, 160 Annandale Road | 559 yd | |
| Aldi | 249 Preston Road | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Waudby Centre HEMSWELL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| David Lister School (Site 2) (Closed) Hemswell Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Hull Kingston Rovers (Craven Park Stadium) CRAVEN PARK CRAVEN PARK PRESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Soccer Sensations (Hull) POORHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| St Richard'S Vc Academy MARFLEET LANE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Oldfleet Primary School BRADFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Fenner Dunlop (Closed) Marfleet Avenue | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Shelley Avenue Sports Centre SHELLEY AVENUE | 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 | 239.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 530 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 106 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.