HU6 8EA postcode in Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
HU6 8EA is a postcode in Kingston upon Hull, in the Orchard Park 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 HU6 8EA is, and what is near it
- HU6 8EA
- Other postcodes in HU6 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
- 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 53.7815, longitude -0.3676)
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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after HU6 8EA?
- 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 HU6 8EA 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 HU6 8EA?
Every home and business at HU6 8EA 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 HU6 8EA?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for HU6 8EA.
Check the bin days for HU6 8EA 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 HU6 8EA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 28 homes and businesses at HU6 8EA. 28 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 HU6 8EA: 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 HU6 8EA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 14:31 on 23 October 2026.
- Beverley and Barmston Drain at Hull, University and Orchard Park SouthFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Beverley and Barmston Drain at Hull, University and Orchard Park South
- 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 14:31 on 23 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 HU6 8EA?
Homes in HU6 8 sold for a typical £130,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 54 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached £150,750 26 sales
- Terraced £115,000 25 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole HU6 district: a typical £145,000 from 235 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 HU6 8EA
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in HU6 8EA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 30 October 2025. 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 HU6 8EA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 650 homes in the neighbourhood around HU6 8EA. Over half of them (86%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (86%). 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 £1,785 (band B); band A, the most common, is £1,530.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 560 (86%) | £1,530 |
| Band B | about 90 (14%) | £1,785 |
| Band C | withheld | £2,040 |
| Band D | fewer than 5 | £2,295 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,805 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,315 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,825 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,590 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 86% 1919 to 1939
- 6% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1965 to 1982, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 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 HU6 8EA is in (ONS area E01012915), 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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest open schools to HU6 8EA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of HU6 8EA is Cottingham Rail Station, 2.6 km away in a straight line.
- Cottingham Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
- Hull Rail Station Railway station 4.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest 8th Avenue, 71 m away.
More stations near HU6 8EA, 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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of HU6 8EA, 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.
- Orchard 2000 Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 854552 550 mWalk
- The Bridge Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 857190 850 mWalk
- Campus Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 492219 1.4 kmCycle
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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of HU6 8EA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Evolt Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2 1.0 kmWalk
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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest to the centre of HU6 8EA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- City Health Care Dental Services - The Orchard Centre 850 mWalk
- The Lund Dental Practice Phone 01482 853146 1.0 kmWalk
- Lund Dental Practice 1.0 kmWalk
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 HU6 8EA?
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.
- Hull Royal Infirmary Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01482 674661 4.2 kmCycle
- Inspire CAMHS inpatient unit Phone 01482 303680 4.8 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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of HU6 8EA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Holy Name Community Rehabilitation Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 803388 1.2 kmCycle
- Haworth Court Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 801509 1.3 kmCycle
- Desmond House Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01482 448865 1.4 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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of HU6 8EA, 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.
- Orchard 2000 Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01482 805644 550 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Hall Road Mon to Sat 9am to 7pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01482 805562 800 mWalk
- Boots, The Orchard Centre Mon to Fri 7:30am to 1pm, 2pm to 6:30pm; Sat 8am to 1pm; Sun closed 850 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 HU6 8EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of HU6 8EA 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 1.2 kmCycle
- Kingston Veterinary Group Phone +44 1482 843210 2.5 kmCycle
- Chants Vets 3.0 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 HU6 8EA in a conservation area?
The centre of HU6 8EA 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 HU6 8EA?
Police.uk records 262 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of HU6 8EA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 16, other crime 8, bicycle theft 7, vehicle crime 6, drugs 3, possession of weapons 2, robbery 1.
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 HU6 8EA
- Ward
- Orchard Park
- 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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