Affluence in Kingston upon Hull
How Kingston upon Hull ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Kingston upon Hull
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 280,424 (2024)
Kingston upon HullCity
How well off Kingston upon Hull is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Kingston upon Hull scores 3.5 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is crime (3.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Crime3.0
- Health and disability3.1
- Education and skills3.2
- Employment3.6
- Income3.6
- Older people in low-income households3.6
- Children in low-income families3.7
- Living environment5.3
- Barriers to housing and services5.8
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
53.4% of adults in Kingston upon Hull are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 18.2% are retired and 8.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
20% of adults in Kingston upon Hull work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
21.9% of adults in Kingston upon Hull hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 25.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.