Living in HU8, Kingston upon Hull, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HU8 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.
Schools nearby
43 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Ron Dearing UTC | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Malet Lambert | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| East Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
32 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.9% |
| Professional occupations | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
331 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HU8 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Kingston upon Hull, City of's figures.
Common questions about HU8
Are the schools good in HU8?
43 schools sit within 3 miles of central HU8, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HU8?
331 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HU8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HU8 at risk of flooding?
Central HU8 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 HU8 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 area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 331 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HU8 safe?
331 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HU8 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? HU8 or HU9, HU8 or HU7, HU8 or HU2.
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