HullHU5
Kingston upon Hull, City of · Yorkshire and The Humber
HU5 in Hull has recorded modest price growth of 1.4% annually over five years, below the national average, whilst rental growth outpaced capital appreciation at 3.9% annually. The district scores 43.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally and indicating average fundamentals. Population growth remained marginal at 0.5% over five years, suggesting limited demographic momentum. The area is classified at pre-cursor stage for gentrification, indicating early-stage characteristics but without established regeneration indicators. These metrics suggest HU5 presents a rental-focused investment profile rather than strong capital growth prospects, with rental yields offering more tangible returns than property price appreciation.
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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 2.8 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
68 planning applications submitted in HU5 over the last six months, 4 change of use, 3 demolition.
- i. Erection of a single storey rear extension (2m long x 3.2m wide x max height 2.9m) following partial demolition of existing outrigger ii. External alterations to the existing outrigger including replacement of its roof with a flat roofApr 2026 · pending
- Erection of single storey rear extension 6.075m (length) x 3.6m (Height) following demolition of existing garage.Mar 2026 · pending
- Demolition of former St Vincent Social Club and stewards house (Application to determine whether prior approval is required for demolition of buildings)Feb 2026 · Unknown
Hull (HU5) common questions
Is Hull up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hull (HU5) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 41/100 (Average), in the top 93% of districts nationally. The score is down 5.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hull safe?
Hull has a safety score of 40/100 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 (HU5) 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 (HU5) is £689 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hull?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hull (HU3), Hull (HU6), Hull (HU2), Hull (HU4), Hull (HU1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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