HU1 2EL postcode in Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
HU1 2EL is a postcode in Kingston upon Hull, in the St Andrew's & Docklands ward of City of Kingston upon Hull. It is in the Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice parliamentary constituency and the Humberside police force area, and has been in use since February 1984.
Where HU1 2EL is, and what is near it
- HU1 2EL
- Other postcodes in HU1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 3 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.7382, longitude -0.3406)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after HU1 2EL?
- City of Kingston upon HullCouncil, for all local services City of Kingston upon Hull: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around HU1 2EL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HumbersidePolice force area
- Kingston upon Hull West and HaltempriceParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Emma Hardy (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Emma Hardy
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at HU1 2EL?
Every home and business at HU1 2EL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
City of Kingston upon Hull: Over 99%
City of Kingston upon Hull: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across City of Kingston upon Hull.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at HU1 2EL?
BinDayBuddy has not read Hull City Council's days for HU1 2EL today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for HU1 2EL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is HU1 2EL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 18 homes and businesses at HU1 2EL. 18 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across City of Kingston upon Hull
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for HU1 2EL: 1,221 properties in City of Kingston upon Hull are at high risk (0.8% of all its properties). All the figures for City of Kingston upon Hull
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of HU1 2EL is in 4 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 12:56 on 22 October 2026.
- Hull city centreFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Hull city centre
- North Bank of the Humber estuary in the west of HullFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: North Bank of the Humber estuary in the west of Hull
- Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle HavenFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven
- Lower River HullFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Hull
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 12:56 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near HU1 2EL?
Homes in HU1 2 sold for a typical £132,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 12 sales, down 13.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Terraced 3 sales, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette £120,000 7 sales
Across the whole HU1 district: a typical £112,500 from 33 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in HU1 2EL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in HU1 2EL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 31 May 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near HU1 2EL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,230 homes in the neighbourhood around HU1 2EL. Over half of them (75%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (48%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in City of Kingston upon Hull for 2026‑27: £2,295. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,530 (band A) to £2,295 (band D); band A, the most common, is £1,530.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 920 (75%) | £1,530 |
| Band B | about 260 (21%) | £1,785 |
| Band C | about 40 (3%) | £2,040 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,295 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,805 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,315 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,825 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,590 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 48% 1945 to 1964
- 12% 1965 to 1982
- 29% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 6% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for City of Kingston upon Hull before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of HU1 2EL is in (ONS area E01012854), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near HU1 2EL?
The nearest open schools to HU1 2EL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to HU1 2EL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of HU1 2EL is Hull Rail Station, 750 metres away in a straight line.
- Hull Rail Station Railway station 750 mWalk
- New Holland Rail Station Railway station 4.2 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest English Street, 221 m away.
More stations near HU1 2EL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near HU1 2EL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of HU1 2EL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- East Park Practice Phone 01482 344190 900 mWalk
- The Quays Medical Practice Phone 01482 344880 900 mWalk
- Wilberforce Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 344265 900 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near HU1 2EL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of HU1 2EL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- The Deep charging station Charging point · 2 chargers 700 mWalk
- Evolt Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
- Hull Supercharger Charging point · 12 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 2.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near HU1 2EL?
The nearest to the centre of HU1 2EL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Hull Urgent Dental Centre Phone 0121 772 8886 400 mWalk
- Trinity House Orthodontics Hull Phone 01924 369696 700 mWalk
- City Health Care Dental Services - Hull Dental Access Centre 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to HU1 2EL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Inspire CAMHS inpatient unit Phone 01482 303680 750 mWalk
- Hull Royal Infirmary Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01482 674661 1.3 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near HU1 2EL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of HU1 2EL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Raleigh Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 224964 700 mWalk
- City Health Care Partnership CIC - Sunshine House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 976841 750 mWalk
- City Health Care Limited - Alderson House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 323400 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near HU1 2EL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of HU1 2EL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, Kingston Street Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 9pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm 300 mWalk
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 64-66 Whitefriargate Mon to Sat 9am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01482 328181 650 mWalk
- Pharmago Mon to Fri 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 07340 945338 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near HU1 2EL?
The nearest vets to the centre of HU1 2EL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Kingston Veterinary Group 950 mWalk
- PDSA Pet Aid Hospital 1.5 kmCycle
- Chants Vets 2.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is HU1 2EL in a conservation area?
The centre of HU1 2EL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near HU1 2EL?
Police.uk records 641 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of HU1 2EL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 31, burglary 24, robbery 19, bicycle theft 15, other crime 13, drugs 10, possession of weapons 7, theft from the person 5.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for HU1 2EL
- Ward
- St Andrew's & Docklands
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Kingston upon Hull
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- February 1984
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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