Hull HU8 area guide
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Is Hull HU8 a good place to live?
In Hull (HU8), recorded crime is 47% above the national average, homes sell for around £151,406 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 47% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£151,406
Population
49,337
Recorded crime
335.1
Schools
13
Broadband
99%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hull HU8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hull HU8 is rated high. Around 82.3% of properties (15,203 of 18,465) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 465 are at significant risk.
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 sold price in HU8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (117 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HU8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 258/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 21,587
Owned 61% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HU8.
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Hull HU8: frequently asked questions
Is Hull HU8 a good place to live?
In Hull (HU8), recorded crime is 47% above the national average, homes sell for around £151,406 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hull HU8?
Recorded crime in Hull HU8 runs at 335.1 per 1,000 properties, 47% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hull HU8 safe?
Crime in Hull HU8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hull HU8 runs at 335.1 per 1,000 properties, 47% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hull HU8?
Homes in Hull HU8 sell for around £151,406 on average, based on 531 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hull HU8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hull HU8 is rated high. Around 82.3% of properties (15,203 of 18,465) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 465 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hull HU8?
There are 13 schools in Hull HU8 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hull HU8 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Hull HU8, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hull HU8 a deprived area?
Hull HU8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).