hull HU1 Postcodes

Hull (HU1)

The HU1 postcode area is located in the Hull postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 767 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the HU1 postcode area, including Beverley, Brough, Cottingham, Hessle, Hornsea, Hull, North Ferriby, Withernsea which come under the local authority of the Kingston upon Hull, City of Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in HU1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HU1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

HU1 postcode is one of the 18 postcode districts in and around Hull, a city in the Yorkshire and Humberside region in England. It is centred around Hull town centre and also includes areas such as St. Andrew's Quay, Alexandra Dock, Albert Avenue and Hessle.

The local education authority for all of postcode district HU1 is Hull City Council. It is an area which has improved its schools significantly over the past few years, with many seeing improved Ofsted ratings in recent inspections. There are a range of educational options available, from nurseries, primary and secondary schools to sixth form colleges, special schools and the University of Hull.

The main shopping area of Hull is located in the HU1 district, and the city centre houses a range of high street stores and a variety of boutique and independent shops. There are also two large shopping centres, St Stephen's and Princes Quay. There are a range of markets, including the Humber Street Market in the Fruit Market area of the city centre, which offer local foods and produce to customers throughout the week.

Transportation links in the HU1 postcode are well-developed, with numerous bus stops serving the area, as well as a number of taxi networks. Hull is served by Paragon Interchange, which is the main railway station and provides direct services to and from a number of major cities including London and Leeds.

The area is also well-connected to the rest of the UK, given its location on the Humber Estuary, with fast ferry services operating between Hull and the ports of Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Copenhagen. There is also access to a regional airport located south of the city centre.

HU1 postcode is a vibrant area which is rapidly developing and is home to a number of historical sites such as the Museum Quarter, Hull Maritime Museum, The Deep and the Rivers of Hull and Humber. The district offers plenty of entertainment and leisure options with venues such as Hull New Theatre, Bonus Arena and Hull City Hall offering concerts, plays and other events.

There are several parks and recreational areas located in the HU1 postcode, which provides a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, including Pearson Park, West Park and Pickering Parks. The area has also seen an increase in housing development in recent years, with new developments popping up to meet the demand for city-living.

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