HullHU2
Kingston upon Hull, City of · Yorkshire and The Humber
HU2 in Hull has experienced modest capital appreciation over the past five years, with prices growing at 1.4% annually, below the national average. Rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 3.9% CAGR, suggesting stronger income yields for buy-to-let investors than price appreciation prospects. The district sits at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, indicating early-stage regeneration activity without yet seeing widespread property upgrading or demographic shifts. Population growth of 0.5% over five years reflects limited demographic expansion. With a trajectory score of 33.3, placing it at the 50th percentile nationally, HU2 presents a mid-range profile characterised by rental income potential rather than capital growth momentum.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Hull · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 33/100, driven mainly by demand.
10 planning applications submitted in HU2 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of agricultural land to residential use and the siting of a caravan for a rural workerApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of conditions for 25/00506/FULL - External alterations to the existing building including the installation of an atrium, installation of new window openings, and replacement of existing windows to upvc. Revised proposal involving the retention of some commercial units on the ground floor. - conditions 3 and 6Mar 2026 · pending
- Discharge of conditions for 24/00070/LBC - Replacement of existing timber gutters and timber gutter brackets with aluminium gutters and new acoya "dummy" gutter blocks Installation of 3 new cast aluminium rainwater pipes (Application for listed building consent) (Amended description) - conditions 3Mar 2026 · pending
Hull (HU2) common questions
Is Hull up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hull (HU2) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 33/100 (Average), in the top 100% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hull safe?
Hull has a safety score of 12/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hull?
The average property price in Hull (HU2) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hull?
The median monthly rent in Hull (HU2) is £689 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hull?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hull (HU1), Hull (HU3), Hull (HU9), Hull (HU5), Hull (HU8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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