HU8Kingston upon Hull, City of

Central Hull & Riverside

Central Hull & Riverside investment guide. Average gross yield 5.4%, unknown rental demand.

5.4%avg gross yield

£136kavg sold price (448 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.4%

+5.4% vs Kingston upon Hull, City of avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£135,655

high confidence (448 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£664

2-bed · 3-bed £800 · 6.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£159

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in HU8

1-bed

£573

per month

6.5% yield

2-bed

£664

per month

6.1% yield

3-bed

£800

per month

6.6% yield

4-bed

£1,015

per month

6.1% yield

Ownership mix

HU8 vs UK average · 26,120 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 21% socially rented (4pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

29.3%(UK 32.9%)

-3.6pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

29.1%(UK 29.7%)

-0.6pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

20.2%(UK 20.3%)

-0.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

21.4%(UK 17.1%)

+4.3pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in HU8

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	8.2%	£115,000	£790
Semi-detached →	5.6%	£166,369	£775
Detached →	4.5%	£237,087	£891
Flat →	14.7%	£46,868	£573

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About Central Hull & Riverside (HU8, Kingston upon Hull, City of)

HU8 attracts investors seeking strong rental yields, with an average gross yield of 5.4% and asking prices averaging £135,655—making it accessible for portfolio building. The consistent yields across bedroom types (ranging from 6.1% to 6.6%) suggest stable rental demand across different property sizes, particularly in the 3-bedroom segment.

The tenant mix appears diverse, spanning from single professionals (1-bed rentals at £573/month) through to family households (3-bed at £800/month and 4-bed at £1,015/month). This variety indicates the area supports both first-time renters and established families, potentially reducing vacancy risk through broad appeal.

Investors should note that detailed rental demand data is currently unavailable for HU8, making it essential to conduct independent market research before committing capital. Hull's ongoing regeneration efforts present opportunity, but local economic factors and competition from other areas should be carefully evaluated.

Sold Price Trend - HU8

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-3.0% over 2 years

Flip Activity - HU8

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+25.7%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

10 mo

Flip rate

0.8%

of all sales

Recent case studies

pendeen grove

Terraced

Bought Apr 25

£78k

Sold Mar 26

£133k

11 mo+70.8%

lealholme court

Terraced

Bought Nov 24

£108k

Sold Jan 26

£130k

14 mo+16.7%*

Gross 20.3%

westcott street

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£90k

Sold Aug 25

£215k

9 mo+130.4%*

Gross 138.9%

dressay grove

Semi

Bought Dec 23

£119k

Sold Mar 25

£145k

16 mo+17.1%*

Gross 21.8%

james reckitt avenue

Terraced

Bought Nov 23

£105k

Sold Feb 25

£140k

16 mo+27.1%*

Gross 33.3%

lime tree avenue

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£116k

Sold Dec 24

£148k

9 mo+19.7%*

Gross 27.6%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - HU8

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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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Kingston upon Hull, City of. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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