City Pop. 254,627

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.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
141 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 14,765 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 3,443 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Shoplifting 3,420 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3,044 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2,476 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
other 8,762 crimes
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 1,225 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 943 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 773 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
67
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 116
Sports Pitches Ample 93
Allotments Ample 18
Golf Courses Ample 5
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Ample 29
Playgrounds Ample 110

Services

Schools
77
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 108 in area
14Outstanding77Good4Requires Improvement13Ungraded
  • Christopher Pickering Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Clifton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Collingwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Craven Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Ganton SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Highlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Lift NewingtonPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Northcott School and Sixth Form CollegeSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Spring Cottage Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
70
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmaryin area
East Riding Community Hospital4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital13.7 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
19 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,755 patients per GP
30dentists45pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)99.8%
available across Kingston upon Hull, City of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5,107 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed54.7%Unemployed4.8%Retired18.9%Student5.9%Other inactive15.7%
Professional & managerial25.2%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary44.1%
No qualifications25%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership49.9%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Kingston upon Hull · 2026-27
A £1,530
B £1,785
C £2,040
D £2,295
E £2,805
F £3,315
G £3,825
H £4,590
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
80
Hull Paragon Interchange 1.3 mi
Cottingham 3.3 mi
New Holland 4.2 mi
J5 M180 12.4 mi
J5 M180 12.7 mi
J38 M62 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Ample 229
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 130
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 132
Retail Shopping Ample 517
Takeaways Ample 141
Fitness Ample 29

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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
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£70k £132k £195k £256k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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.

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