HU9Kingston upon Hull, City of

HU9 Central Kingston upon Hull

HU9 Central Kingston upon Hull investment guide. Average gross yield 6.6%, landlord's market rental demand.

6.6%avg gross yield

£114kavg sold price (551 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.6%

-6.3% vs Kingston upon Hull, City of avg (12.9%)

Average Asking Price

£114,000

high confidence (551 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£708

2-bed · 3-bed £769 · 7.7% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£148

City avg £110/sqft · 38 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in HU9

1-bed

£630

per month

8.4% yield

2-bed

£708

per month

7.7% yield

3-bed

£769

per month

6.2% yield

4-bed

£1,257

per month

9.3% yield

Ownership mix

HU9 vs UK average · 22,228 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 35% socially rented (17pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

19.8%(UK 32.9%)

-13.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

21.6%(UK 29.7%)

-8.1pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

24.1%(UK 20.3%)

+3.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

34.5%(UK 17.1%)

+17.4pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in HU9

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	10.1%	£95,000	£800
Semi-detached →	7.1%	£143,138	£846
Detached →	4.7%	£250,000	£983
Flat →	8.8%	£105,330	£771

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About HU9 Central Kingston upon Hull (HU9, Kingston upon Hull, City of)

HU9 attracts property investors primarily due to its competitive gross yield of 6.6%, which remains attractive in the current market. The area benefits from strong landlord market conditions, indicating solid rental demand and favourable conditions for buy-to-let investors seeking consistent occupancy rates.

The tenant mix in HU9 spans across the full spectrum, from single professionals renting one-bedroom properties at £630 monthly to larger family units in four-bedroom homes commanding £1,257 per month. This diverse rental market suggests the area appeals to both first-time renters and established families, providing flexibility in investment strategy.

Prospective investors should note the absence of current asking price data in the market, which may indicate limited stock availability or a transitional period in the local property market. Due diligence on comparable sales, local authority planning developments, and tenant retention rates is essential before committing capital to this postcode.

Sold Price Trend - HU9

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+14.8% over 2 years

Flip Activity - HU9

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

marfleet avenue

Terraced

Bought May 24

£59k

Sold May 25

£92k

12 mo+51.1%*

Gross 55.1%

southcoates avenue

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£105k

Sold Apr 25

£158k

9 mo+49.6%*

longford grove

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£72k

Sold Mar 25

£114k

12 mo+48.6%*

Gross 59.4%

* 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 - HU9

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

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

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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