HU2 8AY postcode in Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
HU2 8AY is a postcode in Kingston upon Hull, in the Central ward of City of Kingston upon Hull. It is in the Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham parliamentary constituency and the Humberside police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where HU2 8AY is, and what is near it
- HU2 8AY
- Other postcodes in HU2 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.7494, longitude -0.3353)
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 HU2 8AY?
- 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 HU2 8AY Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HumbersidePolice force area
- Kingston upon Hull North and CottinghamParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dame Diana Johnson (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dame Diana Johnson
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 HU2 8AY?
Every home and business at HU2 8AY can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 HU2 8AY?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for HU2 8AY.
Check the bin days for HU2 8AY 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 HU2 8AY at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 36 homes and businesses at HU2 8AY. 36 are in an area at very 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 HU2 8AY: 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 HU2 8AY is in 4 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 18:06 on 22 October 2026.
- Hull city centreFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Hull city centre
- River Hull and Humber estuary at Hull City CentreFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Hull and Humber estuary at Hull City Centre
- 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 18:06 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 HU2 8AY?
Homes in HU2 8 sold for a typical £78,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 21 sales, down 13.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced 1 sale, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette £81,500 20 sales
Across the whole HU2 district: a typical £93,500 from 30 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 HU2 8AY
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in HU2 8AY from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 18 June 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 HU2 8AY?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,250 homes in the neighbourhood around HU2 8AY. Over half of them (66%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (20%). 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 £3,825 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,530.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 830 (66%) | £1,530 |
| Band B | about 230 (18%) | £1,785 |
| Band C | about 130 (10%) | £2,040 |
| Band D | about 50 (4%) | £2,295 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,805 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,315 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £3,825 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,590 |
When the homes were built
- 12% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 20% 1919 to 1939
- 2% 1945 to 1964
- 3% 1965 to 1982
- 18% 1983 to 1999
- 18% 2000 to 2009
- 8% 2010 to 2019
- 18% 2020 or later
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 HU2 8AY is in (ONS area E01033109), 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest open schools to HU2 8AY, 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest railway station to the centre of HU2 8AY is Hull Rail Station, 900 metres away in a straight line.
- Hull Rail Station Railway station 900 mWalk
- New Holland Rail Station Railway station 5.5 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest New George Street, 117 m away.
More stations near HU2 8AY, 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of HU2 8AY, 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 550 mWalk
- The Quays Medical Practice Phone 01482 344880 550 mWalk
- Wilberforce Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 344265 550 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest charging points to the centre of HU2 8AY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Evolt Charging point · 2 chargers 550 mWalk
- The Deep charging station Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest to the centre of HU2 8AY, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The White House Dental Practice Phone 01482 320109 400 mWalk
- The Albion Dental Practice 500 mWalk
- Freetown Way Surgery Limited Phone 01482 223716 600 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 HU2 8AY?
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 1.6 kmCycle
- Hull Royal Infirmary Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01482 674661 1.6 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest care homes to the centre of HU2 8AY, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- St Clare House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 229700 200 mWalk
- Victory Socialcare Enterprise Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report May 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 803538 1.2 kmWalk
- Raleigh Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 224964 1.2 kmCycle
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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of HU2 8AY, 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.
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 64-66 Whitefriargate Mon to Sat 9am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01482 328181 700 mWalk
- Boots, 110 Ferensway Mon to Sat 8:30am to 2pm, 3pm to 6pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm · Phone 01482 223334 900 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, St Stephens Centre Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 11am to 5pm 900 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 HU2 8AY?
The nearest vets to the centre of HU2 8AY on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- PDSA Pet Aid Hospital 550 mWalk
- Kingston Veterinary Group 1.3 kmCycle
- Chants Vets 2.6 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 HU2 8AY in a conservation area?
The centre of HU2 8AY 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 HU2 8AY?
Police.uk records 762 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of HU2 8AY in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 35, burglary 32, robbery 24, bicycle theft 16, drugs 16, other crime 16, possession of weapons 9, theft from the person 6.
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 HU2 8AY
- Ward
- Central
- 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
- January 1980
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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