Living in HU3, Kingston upon Hull, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HU3 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 HU3
127 recorded home sales on the streets around central HU3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £71,000 and a range from £23,000 to £280,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CADOGAN STREET, HU3 3HP | terraced | £60,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 1 LAUREL GROVE, HU3 6AN | terraced | £50,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 46 BOULEVARD, HU3 2TA | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 2 MAREHAM AVENUE, HU3 2TQ | terraced | £72,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| 2 BACHELER STREET, HU3 2TY | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 5 ST MATTHEW STREET, HU3 2UA | semi-detached | £93,000 | 2026-05-01 |
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
46 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Newington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Ron Dearing UTC | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Francis Askew Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Pearson Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
31 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 HU3, 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 | 26.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 17.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
797 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HU3 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Kingston upon Hull, City of's figures.
Common questions about HU3
What do houses actually sell for in HU3?
The median of 127 recorded sales around central HU3 in the last 2 years is £71,000, ranging from £23,000 to £280,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HU3?
46 schools sit within 3 miles of central HU3, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HU3?
797 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HU3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HU3 at risk of flooding?
Central HU3 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 HU3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £71,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 797 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HU3 safe?
797 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HU3 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? HU3 or HU1, HU3 or HU2, HU3 or HU5.
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