Postcode report
HU12 8AF Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in East Riding of Yorkshire
About HU12 8AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
HU12 8AF is a postcode in South West Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HU12 8AF, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HU12 8AF are safety and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HU12 8AF is based on East Riding of Yorkshire 033 Census 2021. It covers 8,438 residents, 227 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near HU12 8AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HU12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £223k from 139 rolling sales, up 8.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HU12 8AF can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HU12 8AF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HU12 8AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HU12 8AF
Is HU12 8AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HU12 8AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HU12 8AF?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HU12 8AF?
LocaleIQ matched HU12 8AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HU12 8AF?
The latest median sold price is £223k based on 139 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HU12 8AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.