Whernside Close Kingston upon Hull
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (HU7), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19101736.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Kingston upon Hull, City of costs £2,295 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Drs Raut And Thoufeeq, about 350 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 200 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2012 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Kingston upon Hull, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,295 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,530 | £1,785 | £2,040 | £2,295 | £2,805 | £3,315 | £3,825 | £4,590 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (100% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU7 5AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HU7 5EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cottingham 318,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Hull 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Beverley 754,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whernside Close North Bransholme | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hymers College The Avenues | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hull Ferry Terminal Myton | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 87.9 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drs Raut And Thoufeeq | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grampian Way - The Pharmacist | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Access Centre | 350 m |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Humberside Police | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grampian Supermarket, Grampian Way | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 14 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated monastic grange site and fishponds in Paradise Wood, 630m north west of Carlam Hill Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated monastic grange site and fishponds in Paradise Wood, 630m north west of Carlam Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foredyke Clough | Valley | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Bransholme Fishing Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Fox Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Giant Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Kenley Reach | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kingston upon Hull, City of: see them on the Kingston upon Hull, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Kingswood | Secondary | 11–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Broadacre Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cleeve Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bude Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingswood Parks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Biggin Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Pharmacy HU7 5BZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| The Middle Shop HU7 5BZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Hull Catering @ Pennine Centre HU7 5EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Heron Foods HU7 5BJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Skippers Tavern HU7 5BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Grampian Supermarket HU7 5BZ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Cheeky Chicken HU7 5BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Milano's HU7 5BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Cooplands HU7 5BZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Torino's Pizza HU7 5BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Community Shop HU7 5DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| NYES Catering @ Highlands Primary School HU7 5DD | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Kesteven Grange Care Home / North Bay Bridge Oak HU7 3EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Lemon Tree Nursery HU7 5DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Lemon Tree Fareshare HU7 5DD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saddleworth Close (42); On or near Redmire Close (31); On or near Greygarth Close (25); On or near Pennine Way (17); On or near Grassington Close (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Redmire Close · Kinderscout Close · Grassington Close · Whitehope Close · Moorfoot Close · Redmire Close · Rangely Close · Blackhope Close · Grampian Shopping Centre · Greygarth Close · Pykestone Close · Saddleworth Close
All the streets in HU7 and across Kingston upon Hull, City of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.