Living in HU2, Kingston upon Hull, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HU2 in Kingston upon Hull, City of. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around HU2
50 recorded home sales on the streets around central HU2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £104,000 and a range from £35,000 to £300,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 14 CITY CENTRAL, 22 WRIGHT STREET, HU2 8HU | flat-maisonette | £73,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| APARTMENT 20 KINGS COURT, 71 - 76 WRIGHT STREET, HU2 8JR | flat-maisonette | £95,500 | 2026-05-20 |
| FLAT 3 1 REED STREET, HU2 8BE | flat-maisonette | £59,950 | 2026-05-01 |
| 13 JOHN STREET, HU2 8DH | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| APARTMENT 16 KINGS COURT, 71 - 76 WRIGHT STREET, HU2 8JR | flat-maisonette | £73,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 59 SYKES STREET, HU2 8AZ | flat-maisonette | £50,000 | 2026-03-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
55 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Dearing UTC | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Lift Newington | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Pearson Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Stepney Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
40 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Froebel House School, Hymers College.
All 2 fee-paying schools near HU2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Hull.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 15.2% |
| Professional occupations | 14.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
786 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HU2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Kingston upon Hull, City of's figures.
Common questions about HU2
What do houses actually sell for in HU2?
The median of 50 recorded sales around central HU2 in the last 2 years is £104,000, ranging from £35,000 to £300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HU2?
55 schools sit within 3 miles of central HU2, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HU2?
786 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HU2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HU2 at risk of flooding?
Central HU2 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HU2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £104,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 786 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HU2 safe?
786 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HU2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HU2 or HU1, HU2 or HU3, HU2 or HU5.
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