Living in Kingston upon Hull: Liveability Score 61/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Kingston upon Hull is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 80/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.
That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (98). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU1 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £141,750 | 1,380 |
| Detached | £242,500 | 123 |
| Semi-detached | £160,250 | 450 |
| Terraced | £125,000 | 745 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £80,000 | 62 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingston upon Hull a nice place to live?
Kingston upon Hull is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kingston upon Hull is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Kingston upon Hull?
Crime levels in Kingston upon Hull are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 35,910 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Kingston upon Hull?
Among the top-rated schools in Kingston upon Hull are Christopher Pickering Primary School, Clifton Primary School and Collingwood Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 108 rated schools in Kingston upon Hull in total.
What are house prices like in Kingston upon Hull?
The current median house price in Kingston upon Hull is £141,750, around 50% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £242,500, semi-detached £160,250, terraced £125,000, flat £80,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 1,380 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
Kingston upon Hull in context
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