Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber, England
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HU2 8BU postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for HU2 8BU is still partial in the live postcode seam. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 7 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 02 Sep 2025
- Median sold price, last 5 years £120,975Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Sep 2025
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 7 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Sep 2025.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
63 within 400mHU2 8BU links 63 transport stops within 400m and 155 within 800m. 59 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Albion Street B (BCT) at about 29m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Obsolete at about 337m.
Local business
329 within 1200mHU2 8BU currently links 329 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 99 nightlife, 97 food and drink, 47 retail. The closest mapped place is The Omelette at about 48m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,638 online job adverts observedKingston upon Hull, City of local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,811 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched HU2 8BU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
7 nearby school rows7 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for HU2 8BU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 53HU2 8BU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 53 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 453, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 54 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£120,975
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Sep 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of HU2 8BU, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Nightlife
99 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (73), bar (26).
Amenity group
Food and drink
97 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (35), cafe (33), restaurant (29).
Amenity group
Retail
47 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (28), mobile phone (8), mall (4).
Amenity group
Personal services
33 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (19), beauty (14).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The Omelette
Restaurant at 11-12, Albion Street, Hull.
Food and drink
Heaven
Cafe at 25, Story Street, Hull.
Personal services
Baker Street Retreat
Hairdresser at 43, Baker Street, Hull.
Health
Wilberforce Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 21, Story Street, Hull.
Food and drink
Karamel
Cafe at 92, Prospect Street, Hull.
Personal services
Venus Nails
Beauty at Prospect Street, Hull.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Clifton Primary School
Primary option in HU2 9BP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary option in HU2 9AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Ron Dearing UTC
Secondary option in HU2 8BQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for HU2 8BU before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around HU2 8BU.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like HU2 8BU with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess HU2 8BU.
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Ask vetted agents
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