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Best Areas to Live in Hull (2026)

Yorkshire and The HumberData checked against live LocaleIQ ranking for Hull on 28 March 2026.

The best areas to live in Hull in 2026 are Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Dorridge and Hockley Heath, St Alphege, based on safety, schools, and neighbourhood wellbeing data from LocaleIQ.

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Best city sectorDorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9)Dorridge and Hockley Heath currently leads Hull on 87 (Top 1%).Safest shortlist pickDorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9)Dorridge and Hockley Heath is the current safety leader among the strongest sectors.Best value shortlistDorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9)Dorridge and Hockley Heath looks stronger on score-versus-price than the most expensive winners.Needs most cautionChelmsley Wood (B37 9)Chelmsley Wood is the softest current sector and needs postcode-by-postcode checking before any move decision.

Short answer

Quick answer: where to live in Hull

Dorridge and Hockley Heath is currently the strongest all-round area in Hull. After that, the most practical shortlist is Dorridge and Hockley Heath, St Alphege, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, Silhill, while Chelmsley Wood needs extra caution before committing.

  • Best overall: Dorridge and Hockley Heath.
  • Best for families: Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Knowle.
  • Safest current shortlist: Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Brailsford, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, Knowle.
  • Best for young professionals: Tanworth-in-Arden, Bickenhill, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
  • Cheapest areas: St Andrew's & Docklands, St Andrew's & Docklands, Drypool.
  • Best value shortlist: Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
  • Best outer alternatives: Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, Fishergate, Tanworth-in-Arden.
  • Classic areas people still search for: Cottingham, Newland Avenue, Anlaby, Kingswood.

Top-ranked areas in Hull

Live LocaleIQ ranking by postcode sector — with score breakdown, typical sold prices where we have them, and what actually drives each place up or down the table. Median price is from recent sales in that sector, not a forecast.

87Top 1%
#1
B93 9Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Median sold price£605k
Why it ranks

Dorridge and Hockley Heath is a quiet, settled area with strong schools and lower crime pressure, making it a solid long-term family option.

Best for: families and long-stay buyers. The obvious compromise is property, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
94
Education
82
Wellbeing
100
Property
50
Employment
53

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B93 9AA postcode analysis
78.7Top 3%
#2
B93 8Dorridge and Hockley Heath
Median sold price£535k
Why it ranks

Dorridge and Hockley Heath stands out for day-to-day peace of mind and overall stability compared with weaker nearby sectors.

Best for: buyers who want the cleanest all-round fundamentals. The obvious compromise is property, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
74
Education
81
Wellbeing
91
Property
50
Employment
55

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B93 8AA postcode analysis
77.3Top 4%
#3
B91 3St Alphege
Median sold price£455k
Why it ranks

St Alphege stands out for day-to-day peace of mind and overall stability compared with weaker nearby sectors.

Best for: value-seekers who still want a solid area score. The obvious compromise is property, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
69
Education
75
Wellbeing
98
Property
25
Employment
58

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B91 3AA postcode analysis
77Top 4%
#4
TA1 4Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Median sold price£260k
Why it ranks

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is one of the more affordable options while still keeping a reliable all-round profile for buyers on a tighter budget.

Best for: value-seekers who still want a solid area score. The obvious compromise is employment, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
87
Education
59
Wellbeing
89
Property
63
Employment
54

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map TA1 4AA postcode analysis
76.7Top 4%
#5
B91 1Silhill
Median sold price£542k
Why it ranks

Silhill stands out for day-to-day peace of mind and overall stability compared with weaker nearby sectors.

Best for: families and long-stay buyers. The obvious compromise is property, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
78
Education
60
Wellbeing
100
Property
25
Employment
55

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B91 1AA postcode analysis
76Top 5%
#6
B93 0Knowle
Median sold price£415k
Why it ranks

Knowle is a quiet, settled area with strong schools and lower crime pressure, making it a solid long-term family option.

Best for: families and long-stay buyers. The obvious compromise is property, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
82
Education
76
Wellbeing
78
Property
50
Employment
55

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B93 0AA postcode analysis
75.7Top 5%
#7
B94 6Tanworth-in-Arden
Median sold price£493k
Why it ranks

Tanworth-in-Arden stands out for day-to-day peace of mind and overall stability compared with weaker nearby sectors.

Best for: value-seekers who still want a solid area score. The obvious compromise is employment, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
74
Education
77
Wellbeing
74
Property
72
Employment
63

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B94 6AA postcode analysis
74Top 7%
#8
B92 0Bickenhill
Median sold price£530k
Why it ranks

Bickenhill is a quiet, settled area with strong schools and lower crime pressure, making it a solid long-term family option.

Best for: families and long-stay buyers. The obvious compromise is employment, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
76
Education
78
Wellbeing
72
Property
64
Employment
58

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map B92 0AA postcode analysis
73.5Top 7%
#9
YO10 5Fishergate
Median sold price£338k
Why it ranks

Fishergate is one of the more affordable options while still keeping a reliable all-round profile for buyers on a tighter budget.

Best for: value-seekers who still want a solid area score. The obvious compromise is property, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
67
Education
73
Wellbeing
94
Property
40
Employment
42

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map YO10 5AA postcode analysis
72.1Top 9%
#10
DE6 3Brailsford
Median sold price£400k
Why it ranks

Brailsford stands out for day-to-day peace of mind and overall stability compared with weaker nearby sectors.

Best for: value-seekers who still want a solid area score. The obvious compromise is education, which is weaker here than in the strongest sectors.

Safety
88
Education
43
Wellbeing
78
Property
54
Employment
56

Top school match for this sector

  • Ron Dearing UTCSecondary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 92 · Top 8% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
  • Bricknell Primary SchoolPrimary · Inspection Outstanding · LocaleIQ 99 · Top 1% nationallyNo school in our sample matched this postcode sector (some prefixes have no listed schools) — example from the wider area on this page.
Map DE6 3AA postcode analysis

Areas that need closer checking

Not blanket avoid calls — but the score gap is visible, so check at postcode level.

SectorAreaScoreRankWhy it needs more scrutiny
B37 9Chelmsley Wood30.6Bottom 3%Chelmsley Wood is being dragged down by wellbeing and social rented mix.
HU6 9Kingston upon Hull30.7Bottom 3%Kingston upon Hull is being dragged down by wellbeing and safety.
HU9 5Marfleet31Bottom 3%Marfleet is being dragged down by wellbeing and social rented mix.
HU9 4Ings31.3Bottom 3%Ings is being dragged down by wellbeing and social rented mix.
HU5 1Central31.5Bottom 3%Central is being dragged down by wellbeing and social rented mix.
HU1 1St Andrew's & Docklands31.8Bottom 4%St Andrew's & Docklands is being dragged down by wellbeing and social rented mix.

How Hull splits

What the Hull market is really splitting on

East-west and inner-outer differences drive the ranking before any single reputation does. Right now the leading sectors are B93 9, B93 8, B91 3, TA1 4, which is why this page stays at sector level first instead of repeating one broad reputation line.

Where buyers are most likely to get misled

Weaker sectors tend to cluster where deprivation or industrial legacy shows up in the numbers first. In the current table the weaker end is led by B37 9, with HU6 9, HU9 5, HU9 4 also needing much harder postcode-level checking.

Why the shortlist changes once value enters the picture

Affordable Hull can still be strong value if the sector score stays respectable. That is why a value-aware shortlist usually ends up including sectors such as B93 9, B93 8, TA1 4 rather than simply the cheapest addresses.

Schools in Hull

Secondary schools

Best secondary schools to cross-check against Hull postcode choices
SchoolLocaleIQ scoreInspectionWhy it matters
Ron Dearing UTC92OutstandingAttainment 8 49.0, Basics 94 76.5%
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy89.6OutstandingAttainment 8 54.9, Basics 94 77.5%
Lift Kingswood82.9GoodAttainment 8 55.0, Basics 94 72.5%
The Marvell College34.9GoodAttainment 8 40.6, Basics 94 48.2%

Primary schools

Best primary schools to compare with Hull's strongest sectors
SchoolLocaleIQ scoreInspectionWhy it matters
Bricknell Primary School99OutstandingKS2 expected 87%, higher 24%
Mersey Primary Academy98GoodKS2 expected 80%, higher 23%
Spring Cottage Primary School97.2OutstandingKS2 expected 88%, higher 16%
Craven Primary Academy97.1OutstandingKS2 expected 85%, higher 19%

Shortlists by use case

Best Hull areas for families

Families usually aim for suburbs with steadier education context and clearer safety bands. In the current data that points most clearly to B93 9, B93 8, B93 0.

  • B93 9: safety 93.6, education 82.3, overall 87.
  • B93 8: safety 73.9, education 81.3, overall 78.7.
  • B93 0: safety 81.8, education 75.6, overall 76.
B93 9AA postcode analysis B93 8AA postcode analysis B93 0AA postcode analysis

Best Hull areas for schools

Hull schools vary sharply by catchment, so compare the surrounding sector at the same time. In the current school snapshot, the strongest names to cross-check first are Ron Dearing UTC, St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy, Bricknell Primary School, Mersey Primary Academy.

  • Ron Dearing UTC is the strongest current secondary in this city-level sample.
  • Bricknell Primary School is the strongest current primary in this city-level sample.
  • The highest-scoring residential sector is not always the same place as the strongest nearby school.
Ron Dearing UTC St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Bricknell Primary School Mersey Primary Academy

Best Hull areas for young professionals

If jobs access, rental demand and property liquidity matter most, start with Tanworth-in-Arden (B94 6), Bickenhill (B92 0), Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4).

  • Tanworth-in-Arden (B94 6): employment 62.9, property 72.4, overall 75.7.
  • Bickenhill (B92 0): employment 57.5, property 64.4, overall 74.
  • Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4): employment 54.4, property 63.2, overall 77.
Tanworth-in-Arden on the map Bickenhill on the map Bishop's Hull & Taunton West on the map

Cheapest areas in Hull

These are the lowest median-price sectors in the current Hull table, shown with score so you can separate value from risk.

  • St Andrew's & Docklands (HU3 4): median price £60k, overall 35.2.
  • St Andrew's & Docklands (HU3 3): median price £70k, overall 34.7.
  • Drypool (HU9 2): median price £77k, overall 41.4.
HU3 4AA postcode analysis HU3 3AD postcode analysis HU9 2AA postcode analysis

Areas to avoid in Hull

No area should be ruled out blindly, but these sectors currently need the most caution before you commit to viewings: Chelmsley Wood (B37 9), Kingston upon Hull (HU6 9), Marfleet (HU9 5), Ings (HU9 4).

  • Chelmsley Wood (B37 9): overall 30.6; weaker on wellbeing and social rented mix.
  • Kingston upon Hull (HU6 9): overall 30.7; weaker on wellbeing and safety.
  • Marfleet (HU9 5): overall 31; weaker on wellbeing and social rented mix.
  • Ings (HU9 4): overall 31.3; weaker on wellbeing and social rented mix.
B37 9DQ postcode analysis HU6 9AA postcode analysis HU9 5AA postcode analysis HU9 4AA postcode analysis

Classic Hull areas people ask about

These areas are popular in search and local conversations even when they are not always top in the score table: Cottingham, Newland Avenue, Anlaby, Kingswood.

  • Cottingham: include this in your shortlist, then verify the exact postcode on the map.
  • Newland Avenue: include this in your shortlist, then verify the exact postcode on the map.
  • Anlaby: include this in your shortlist, then verify the exact postcode on the map.
  • Kingswood: closest current sector match is HU7 3 (score 64).
Kingswood (HU7 3)

Best outer areas near Hull

Village belts west of the city often carry calmer fundamentals with Hull still in reach. Right now the sectors worth checking first are TA1 4, YO10 5, B94 6.

  • TA1 4: about 164.6 miles from the city anchor, score 77.
  • YO10 5: about 62.2 miles from the city anchor, score 73.5.
  • B94 6: about 56.5 miles from the city anchor, score 75.7.
TA1 4 on the map YO10 5 on the map B94 6 on the map

Explore further

Explore Hull sectors on the mapCompare Hull sectors visually before you narrow to an exact address.Check B93 9AAOpen the strongest current postcode example.Check B37 9DQSee why one of the weaker sectors needs closer checking.Browse schools mapCompare school performance separately from postcode score.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hull a good place to live?

Hull has strong and weak pockets, which is why sector and postcode-level ranking matters. The current top shortlists are Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9), Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 8), St Alphege (B91 3), Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4), Silhill (B91 1).

Where is safest in Hull?

Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9, safety 93.6), Brailsford (DE6 3, safety 87.7), Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4, safety 87.2), Knowle (B93 0, safety 81.8) are the strongest current safety-led options.

What areas should I avoid in Hull?

Treat Chelmsley Wood (B37 9), Kingston upon Hull (HU6 9), Marfleet (HU9 5), Ings (HU9 4) as caution-first sectors. They are not automatic no-go zones, but they need postcode-level checking before any move decision.

What is the best area to live in Hull in 2026?

Right now the top pick is Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9) on 87. The more practical shortlist is Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9), Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 8), St Alphege (B91 3), Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4), Silhill (B91 1).

What are the best value areas in Hull?

Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 9, score 87), Dorridge and Hockley Heath (B93 8, score 78.7), Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4, score 77) are the strongest current value-led sectors because they hold up better on score than their price suggests.

Which outer areas near Hull look strongest right now?

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West (TA1 4, score 77), Fishergate (YO10 5, score 73.5), Tanworth-in-Arden (B94 6, score 75.7) are the strongest current outer-market options in the live table.

How should I use this Hull ranking before I move?

Use the sector table to build a shortlist, then open the exact postcode you are considering. Hull is too granular for a broad city-level answer to be enough on its own.

Compare Hull on the map, then check the exact postcode

The fastest way to use this page is to shortlist sectors first, then open the exact address you are considering. That is where the real move trade-offs show up.

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