HU2Kingston upon Hull, City of

Central Hull & Riverside Quarter

Central Hull & Riverside Quarter investment guide. Average gross yield 9.0%, landlord's market rental demand.

9.0%avg gross yield

£108kavg sold price (46 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

9.0%

-3.9% vs Kingston upon Hull, City of avg (12.9%)

Average Asking Price

£107,825

high confidence (46 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£732

2-bed · 3-bed £700 · 10.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£0

City avg £110/sqft · 110 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in HU2

1-bed

£725

per month

7.2% yield

2-bed

£732

per month

10.1% yield

3-bed

£700

per month

9.0% yield

Ownership mix

HU2 vs UK average · 7,166 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 40% privately rented (btl) (20pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

13.8%(UK 32.9%)

-19.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

13.1%(UK 29.7%)

-16.6pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

39.9%(UK 20.3%)

+19.6pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

33.2%(UK 17.1%)

+16.1pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in HU2

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	0.0%	£105,864	£0
Semi-detached →	0.0%	£90,348	£0
Flat →	0.0%	£87,549	£0

About Central Hull & Riverside Quarter (HU2, Kingston upon Hull, City of)

HU2 attracts buy-to-let investors primarily due to its strong 9.0% gross yield, significantly above UK averages, making it an appealing prospect for income-focused portfolios. The area benefits from its central location within Hull's regeneration zone, with proximity to the Humber Street cultural quarter and improving local amenities driving long-term capital growth potential.

The tenant mix in HU2 is predominantly young professionals, students, and key workers, reflecting the area's accessibility to employment hubs and educational institutions. This demographic typically seeks modern, well-maintained 1-3 bedroom properties, with rental demand currently favoring landlords, indicating stable occupancy rates and limited void periods.

Investors should remain vigilant regarding Hull's broader economic performance and employment stability, as local job market fluctuations directly impact rental demand and tenant quality. Additionally, property condition and maintenance costs warrant careful consideration during surveys, as older housing stock in parts of HU2 may require investment to command competitive rents and attract reliable tenants.

Sold Price Trend - HU2

Average sold price, last 12 months

+24.9% over 12 monthsHM Land Registry

Transaction counts shown in tooltip · Data excludes Dec 2025 partial-year distortions

Flip Activity - HU2

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in HU2 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - HU2

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.