HU1Kingston upon Hull, City of

Central Hull & Avenues

Central Hull & Avenues investment guide. Average gross yield 7.4%, landlord's market rental demand.

7.4%avg gross yield

£139kavg sold price (88 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

7.4%

+7.4% vs Kingston upon Hull, City of avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£138,625

high confidence (88 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£894

2-bed · 3-bed £974 · 6.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£235

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in HU1

1-bed

£688

per month

7.1% yield

2-bed

£894

per month

6.1% yield

3-bed

£974

per month

4.5% yield

Ownership mix

HU1 vs UK average · 6,087 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 43% privately rented (btl) (23pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

10.1%(UK 32.9%)

-22.8pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

10.3%(UK 29.7%)

-19.4pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

43.1%(UK 20.3%)

+22.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

36.5%(UK 17.1%)

+19.4pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in HU1

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	4.5%	£228,501	£859
Semi-detached →	5.5%	£165,762	£763
Flat →	8.5%	£111,001	£785

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About Central Hull & Avenues (HU1, Kingston upon Hull, City of)

HU1 attracts property investors with a strong 7.4% gross yield and affordable entry prices averaging £138,625, making it accessible for portfolio builders. The landlord's market conditions indicate sustained rental demand, providing reliable tenant placement and competitive rental growth potential across multiple unit types.

The tenant demographic is predominantly young professionals and students, with one-bedroom properties commanding the highest yields at 7.1% and attracting the most consistent demand. Two and three-bedroom units serve families and house-shares, though yields decline with property size, suggesting a trade-off between capital appreciation and income generation.

Investors should monitor the local economic outlook carefully, as Hull's regeneration initiatives create both opportunities and volatility in property valuations. Additionally, the yield curve—declining from 7.1% (1bed) to 4.5% (3bed)—suggests larger properties may face slower growth; focusing on smaller units typically offers better rental returns in this area.

Sold Price Trend - HU1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-16.7% over 2 years

Flip Activity - HU1

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in HU1 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - HU1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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