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Kingston upon Hull · England

Community life

Kingston upon Hull, City of council area. Every figure carries its own date.

A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.

People aged 65 or over

15.3%

21 March 2021 · Kingston upon Hull, City of

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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator

All usual residents

40,824 out of 267,014.

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People reporting bad or very bad health

6.8%

21 March 2021 · Kingston upon Hull, City of

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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator

All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised

18,237 out of 267,014.

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Households facing at least one measured disadvantage

58.8%

21 March 2021 · Kingston upon Hull, City of

The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.

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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator

All households

67,916 out of 115,472.

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Households facing two or more measured disadvantages

24.7%

21 March 2021 · Kingston upon Hull, City of

The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.

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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator

All households

28,541 out of 115,472.

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People aged 16+ with no qualifications

25.3%

21 March 2021 · Kingston upon Hull, City of

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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator

Residents aged 16 and over

54,010 out of 213,880.

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People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent

21.7%

21 March 2021 · Kingston upon Hull, City of

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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator

Residents aged 16 and over

46,511 out of 213,880.

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Local places and initiatives

Albion Square, Hull city centre

Albion Square

A new development partner will help shape the reuse of a large city-centre site, including the former department-store area.

Preferred lead development partner selected · evidence dated 2026-05-19

Responsible body: Hull City Council and Capital&Centric

Progress, funding and source

The council confirms Capital&Centric as preferred lead development partner. This marks preparation and partnership work, not completion of the buildings.

Cost
Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding
Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered
Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Step forward for Albion Square as Capital&Centric confirmed as preferred lead development partner →

Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

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Maritime Museum, Queen Victoria Square

Hull Maritime Museum

The restored museum has reopened as part of Hull’s maritime programme, giving residents and visitors renewed access to the city’s seafaring history.

Museum reopened · evidence dated 2026-08-20

Responsible body: Hull City Council

Progress, funding and source

The council’s August update explicitly confirms the Maritime Museum reopening and launch of the maritime offer. This is later evidence than the July opening announcements.

Cost
Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding
Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered
Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Hull ready to welcome Premier League football fans →

Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

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