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The best areas to live in Hull

“Best” depends on what you need — schools, a commute, nightlife, value, or peace and quiet. Rather than hand you a ranked list that ignores your priorities, this guide explains the Hull neighbourhoods to know and gives you the live data to compare them on what matters to you.

Hull at a glance

£89,950

Typical sold price · 750 real sales

Middle 80%: £47,450£155,000

2005-Q1 · £94,500blended median2006-Q4 · £83,556

Council tax (D)

£2,295

Typical EPC

C

Crime / mo

512

Flood alerts

0

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The Hull neighbourhoods to know

Hull's character changes markedly from district to district. The Avenues, Kirk Ella / Willerby, Old Town / Marina and University area each have a distinct feel, housing stock and price level — from period family suburbs to apartment-led central areas and university-adjacent districts. The neighbourhood cards below link straight to the real sold prices for each, so you can see how value tracks character.

The presence of University of Hull also shapes several areas, concentrating rental and student demand in particular districts — useful to know whether you are buying to live or to let.

How to compare areas honestly

A genuinely useful comparison goes beyond vibe. Look at the typical sold price and range (affordability and value), the reported-crime snapshot (with the honest caveat that recorded crime partly reflects population density and reporting rates, not just safety), and flood and environmental signals. We show all of these from official sources rather than a made-up “liveability score”.

For schools, commute times and the feel of a street, combine this data with a visit at different times of day — numbers narrow the shortlist, but your own eyes confirm it.

Narrow it down, then go deep

Use the neighbourhood links and live data here to build a shortlist, then run the specific postcodes through our tools for sold prices, crime, flood and more. When you find a property you are serious about, the free OfferCheck snapshot pulls the area and property signals together in one honest summary.

The data, honestly

Live Hull property data

The real figures behind this guide — every number sourced, never estimated. Use them to value the property and judge any offer.

Typical sold price

£89,950

Middle 80% from £47,450 to £155,000

Sample

750

real sales

Quarterly trend

2005-Q1 · £94,500blended median2006-Q4 · £83,556

Based on real HM Land Registry sales across HU1, HU5, HU3. Updated on the HM Land Registry cadence.

Council tax (Band D)

£2,295

Kingston upon Hull · 2026-27

Bands range £1,530 (A) to £4,590 (H). Check a band

Reported crime

512

incidents within ~1 mile · 2026-05

  • violent crime187
  • shoplifting72
  • public order63

Flood warnings

None

No warnings or alerts in force (~15km)

Live status, not long-term risk. Check long-term risk

Typical EPC band

C

most common across 82 nearby certificates

An area pattern from registered certificates — never a specific home's rating.

Area profile

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, this postcode falls in decile 2 of 10 — where 1 is among the most deprived 10% of England and 10 the least deprived. It's area context for the wider neighbourhood, not a judgement on any individual home.

Sources: HM Land Registry · postcodes.io / ONS · data.police.uk · Environment Agency · MHCLG · English Indices of Deprivation

Sold prices by postcode

Questions, answered

Best areas to live in Hull: FAQs

What is the best area to live in Hull?
It depends on your priorities — schools, commute, budget or atmosphere. The Avenues, Kirk Ella / Willerby, Old Town / Marina and University area are among the Hull neighbourhoods to know; use the live prices, crime and flood data on this page to compare them on what matters to you, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all ranking.
Which Hull areas offer the best value?
Compare the typical sold price and range across districts using the links on this page. Lower-priced areas can offer value, but check the local data and visit in person — price alone doesn't tell the whole story.
How do you measure how safe an area is?
We show the reported-crime snapshot from police data, with the honest caveat that recorded crime partly reflects population density and reporting rates, not just safety. Treat it as one signal among several, alongside flood and environmental data and your own visits.

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Guidance is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Data sources: HM Land Registry · postcodes.io / ONS · data.police.uk · Environment Agency · MHCLG. All figures are real and attributed. About Your Property Check.

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