Postcode sector · HU5 2

Hull HU5 2 area guide

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Is Hull HU5 2 a good place to live?

In Hull (HU5 2), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £179,727 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 139% above average
A Floodverylow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£179,727
from 160 sales
Population
16,474
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
639.0
per 1,000 · +139% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
VeryLow
99.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Hull HU5 2

Hull HU5 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,466 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in HU5 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in HU5 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 40%
Households with children: 20%
Households: 7,139

Owned 36% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 51%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HU5 2.

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Hull HU5 2: frequently asked questions

Is Hull HU5 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Hull HU5 2?

Recorded crime in Hull HU5 2 runs at 639.0 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Hull HU5 2 safe?

Crime in Hull HU5 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hull HU5 2 runs at 639.0 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Hull HU5 2?

Homes in Hull HU5 2 sell for around £179,727 on average, based on 160 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Hull HU5 2 at risk of flooding?

Hull HU5 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,466 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Hull HU5 2?

There are 2 schools in Hull HU5 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Hull HU5 2 a deprived area?

Hull HU5 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).