hull HU2 Postcodes

Hull (HU2)

The HU2 postcode area is located in the Hull postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 376 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the HU2 postcode area, including Beverley, Brough, Cottingham, Hessle, Hornsea, Hull, North Ferriby, Withernsea which come under the local authority of the Kingston upon Hull, City of Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in HU2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HU2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The HU2 postcode area is located in the city of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The area covers much of the centre of Hull, including the city centre, the Old Town, Hessle Road and the Boulevard leisure area.

The postcode is made up of two parts - HU for Hull, and 2 which identifies the particular part of Hull the postcode is in.

The population of the area is around 77,000, and the area offers a range of shopping, leisure and nightlife venues. It also houses many of the city's public and private institutions, including the University of Hull, Hull Royal Infirmary and Hull College.

There are a variety of bus routes that connect the area to neighbouring areas, and the Hull Paragon Interchange for national rail service. The area is home to a number of places of worship, including St Mary's Church, a C of E church dating back to the 13th century.

Education-wise, there are four primary schools and one highschool in the area. Hull Trinity House Academy, a City Academy, is the highest performing school in the city, receiving an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding' in 2020.

The city centre has been undergoing a major £25 million regeneration project since 2012, which has seen the redevelopment of public spaces, office blocks and a number of structures like The Deep Aquarium, which is a popular tourist attraction.

The area is also home to the St Stephen's shopping centre, which has over 90 retail stores, restaurants and a six screen multiplex cinema.

For those looking to get active, there are plenty of sports clubs, leisure centres and outdoor green spaces to explore. The City Sports & Arts Centre and Albert Avenue Football and Sports Centre offer a variety of sports activities, including five-a-side football, badminton, squash and more.

The surrounding green spaces offer peaceful nature reserves, a botanical garden and athletic tracks.

Hull's rich maritime and industrial heritage can also be explored, with a number of museums, monuments and attractions open to the public, such as William Wilberforce's birthplace, Wilberforce House, and the Maritime Museum.

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