HullHU8
Kingston upon Hull, City of · Yorkshire and The Humber
HU8 in Hull has experienced modest price appreciation of 1.4% annually over five years, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 3.9% per annum, suggesting a rental-focused market dynamic. The district scores 38.4/100 on the trajectory measure, placing it in the third percentile nationally and indicating below-average performance metrics. Population growth remains subdued at 0.5% over the five-year period. The area is currently in a pre-cursor gentrification stage, which typically precedes more substantial neighbourhood change. For investors and buyers, HU8 presents characteristics distinct from stronger-performing markets, with rental returns currently more favourable than capital appreciation prospects.
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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 1.9 points this month to 37/100, driven mainly by safety.
39 planning applications submitted in HU8 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 2 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Erection of detached garageApr 2026 · pending
- Application for certificate of Lawfulness (Existing Use) For commencement of development - 22/00800/FULL - Erection of 2 x 2 storey dwellings with access off Balham AvenueMar 2026 · pending
- Erection of single storey rear extension (3.5m depth x 6m width x 3.62m max height) following demolition of existing outrigger.Jun 2026 · pending
Hull (HU8) common questions
Is Hull up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Hull (HU8) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 37/100 (Average), in the top 98% of districts nationally. The score is down 6.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Hull safe?
Hull has a safety score of 56/100 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 (HU8) 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 (HU8) is £689 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hull?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hull (HU9), Hull (HU2), Hull (HU1), Hull (HU6), Hull (HU5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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