Living in Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull is a city in East Riding of Yorkshire.

Kingston upon Hull is a city. It is known for its riverfront. Kingston upon Hull, or simply shortened to Hull, is a port city and unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies upon the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Es…

Where is Kingston upon Hull?

Type of place
City
County
East Riding of Yorkshire
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Nation
England

Kingston upon Hull is in the ceremonial county of East Riding of Yorkshire, but local services are run by Kingston upon Hull, City of.

Kingston upon Hull at a glance

  • Schools: Strong local school performance
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Excellent value for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £115k (median of 5,775 sales across the built-up area)

What Kingston upon Hull is known for

  • Riverfront

Frequently asked questions

What is Kingston upon Hull like to live in?

Kingston upon Hull is a city. It is known for its riverfront. Kingston upon Hull, or simply shortened to Hull, is a port city and unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is excellent value for the region.

What is Kingston upon Hull known for?

Kingston upon Hull is known for riverfront.

Is Kingston upon Hull good for families?

Families in Kingston upon Hull have 40 rated schools within reach. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

Who is Kingston upon Hull likely to suit?

Kingston upon Hull may suit people who value 40 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Kingston upon Hull?

Schools here perform strongly. Kingston upon Hull has 40 rated schools within reach.

Is Kingston upon Hull a safe place to live?

Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

How expensive is Kingston upon Hull?

Homes in Kingston upon Hull typically sell for around £115k, which is excellent value for the region. Median of 5,775 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Kingston upon Hull?

Kingston upon Hull is a city in East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.