Princes Avenue
City of Kingston upon Hull, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £109,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£109,000).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£109,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £109,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Princes Avenue is located in City of Kingston upon Hull, near Kingston upon Hull. Crime is a significant concern, with 674 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 394 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (4), butcher (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Uno's (restaurant, 14m). The nearest transport stop is 23m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £109,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 390m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Princes Avenue, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Hull Royal Infirmary 1221m · 15 min walk
- Miranda House 1297m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Avenues Library 967m · 12 min walk
- Hull Central Library 1433m · 18 min walk
- Carnegie Heritage Centre 1564m · 20 min walk
- Brynmor Jones Library 1840m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Pearson Park 429m · 5 min walk
- Peel Street Park 483m · 6 min walk
- West Park 1378m · 17 min walk
- Queen's Gardens 1947m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Pearson Primary School 392m · 5 min walk
- St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy 637m · 8 min walk
- Thoresby Primary School 664m · 8 min walk
- Stepney Primary School 758m · 10 min walk
- Collingwood Primary School 775m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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