hull HU9 Postcodes

Hull (HU9)

The HU9 postcode area is located in the Hull postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1459 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the HU9 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, 9% of people in HU9 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 HU9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

HU9 is a postcode district in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It consists of the Hull post town and covers the area of Bilton, Cottingham, Kingswood, Preston, and Willerby.

The post town is Hull, in which the postcode district also contains parts of the western and eastern suburbs. It lies directly north of Hull city centre. This postcode area has good links to the M62 and A63 motorways.

HU9 includes the western sections of the city itself including the community of Bilton Grange and Kingswood. It also encompasses the eastern suburbs of Hull such as Cottingham and Willerby, as well as Preston.

Hull as a city has been a major centre for industry since the 19th century, with the fishing industry particularly prominent. It is a major port city, with a busy and commercial centre, as well as numerous markets and shopping areas. Hull's history and heritage are also well known and appreciated, with significant visitor attractions such as The Deep and Hull Maritime Museum, and also many traditional pubs.

The area is also becoming increasingly popular with buyers and investors, particularly as the city has recovered and redeveloped in recent years. There is an increasing amount of newly built housing projects which make the affordable prices in this area very attractive and there is also a good range of houses and flats to choose from. Furthermore, the education system in the region is well-rated, with excellent primary and secondary schools.

HU9 is, on the whole, a great place to live with plenty for people of all ages to do. It has a vibrant culture with good links to both the city and the rest of Yorkshire, as well as access to the countryside and coast. The area enjoys strong transport links and a good range of services, and with an increasingly diverse and inviting retail and leisure sector, it should cater to everyone's needs.

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