34,941TOTAL POPULATION
15,210HOUSEHOLDS
7.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£27,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HU8 POSTCODE REGION

Hull (HU8)

The HU8 postcode area is located in the Hull postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1021 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the HU8 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, 11% of people in HU8 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 HU8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


HU8 is a postcode in the Beverley and Holderness area of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The postcode covers a large area of land that lies to the east of the city of Hull, including the villages of Aldbrough and Wilfholme.

The area is mostly rural with a few small towns such as Withernsea, which is situated close to the coast. The postcode district is also close to the North Sea coast, with many areas offering stunning views of some of the most beautiful coastline in England.

HU8 is bounded by HU9 to the west, HU10 to the north, HU11 to the east, and to the south by HU2 and HU3.

In terms of local attractions and amenities, the area boast a scenic and tranquil beach with a wide range of shore-based activities. There are some smaller harbours located along the coastline, where visitors can enjoy a peaceful sunset, take some photographs, or simply go for a long walk.

The area around HU8 is home to a number of nature reserves and parks, providing visitors with a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Highlights include Struncheon Hill National Nature Reserve, Netherhal Ramsar Site, and Spurn National Nature Reserve – offering a fantastic range of wildlife and rolling landscape.

HU8 is also served by a network of quality local bus routes, connecting the area to Hull city centre and other nearby towns. In terms of rail services, services from Hull Paragon Interchange provides direct connections to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and other cities in the UK. Visitors to HU8 can also catch regular ferry services to Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and other continental destinations.

In terms of education, the area is served by a range of primary and secondary schools, all of which achieved an overall ‘good' rating from Ofsted. In addition, East Riding College can be found in Bridlington, just 11 miles south of HU8, providing a range of courses to local and international students.

HU8 is a great place for visitors with something to suit everyone's tastes. From its stunning coastline to tranquil nature reserves, and from quality local education to public transport options, HU8 is a great postcode to visit or live in the UK.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in HU8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HU8Yorkshire

Yorkshire

The county of Yorkshire

HU8 is located in the county of Yorkshire, in England.

Yorkshire has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

Yorkshire has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeHU8
Postal TownHull
MSOA NameKingston upon Hull 011
LSOA NameKingston upon Hull 011B
CountyYorkshire
RegionYorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityKingston upon Hull, City of
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

HU8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HU8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ganstead
Stoneferry
Summergangs
Sutton Ings
Sutton-on-Hull
Swine
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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