Kingston upon Hull, City of: population and statistics
Kingston upon Hull, City of has a population of 273,257 (2025) across 71.6 km², or 3,818 people per km². It ranks 74 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 273,257 residents
- 71.6 km²
- 3,818 people/km²
Kingston upon Hull, City of in numbers
Population of Kingston upon Hull, City of over time
Kingston upon Hull, City of had 262,711 residents in 2015 and 273,257 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 267,591 |
| 2021 | 266,516 |
| 2022 | 269,026 |
| 2023 | 273,245 |
| 2024 | 274,727 |
| 2025 | 273,257 |
All indicators for Kingston upon Hull, City of
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.9% | 19.7% | 20.4% | ranked 299 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.6% | 18.0% | 17.4% | ranked 59 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 125,770 dwellings | 2,563,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 59 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 42.5% | 36.9% | 31.6% | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.1% | 17.3% | 18.1% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 115,475 households | 193,754 | 61,440 | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 84.5% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 161 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 48.8% | 63.1% | 67.3% | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 23.9% | 19.5% | 17.6% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 27.0% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 19 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £135,511 | £212,777 | £272,474 | ranked 356 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | ranked 41 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.1% | 77.6% | 76.7% | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.1% | 6.5% | 7.8% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% | ranked 310 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,845 sites | 229,245 | 3,232,440 | ranked 128 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 32.4 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 326 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,615 businesses | 194,060 | 2,786,975 | ranked 158 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £31,419 | £35,917 | £38,490 | ranked 344 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 63.7% | 73.4% | 76.3% | ranked 343 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.1% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 41 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 35.1% | 24.3% | 18.5% | ranked 25 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Kingston upon Hull, City of ranks 10 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.0% in Kingston upon Hull, City of, compared with an average of 2.2% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 3.4% across the UK.
Average house price: £135,511 in Kingston upon Hull, City of, compared with an average of £212,777 in Yorkshire and The Humber and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “Households renting privately”.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,025 football pitches.
- 13.4 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Kingston upon Hull, City of
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×1.2
- Construction12.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.7
- Transport and storage6.7% ×1.6
Where is Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Kingston upon Hull, City of has 273,257 residents (2025), ranking 74 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Kingston upon Hull, City of covers 71.6 km², with a density of 3,818 people per km².
Is the population of Kingston upon Hull, City of growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kingston upon Hull, City of went from 262,711 to 273,257, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Kingston upon Hull, City of is in Yorkshire and The Humber (region). Latitude 53.750, longitude −0.333.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Kingston upon Hull, City of?
In Kingston upon Hull, City of, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.0% (2021), ranking 310 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Average house price: what is the figure for Kingston upon Hull, City of?
In Kingston upon Hull, City of, “Average house price” stands at £135,511 (2026), ranking 356 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Kingston upon Hull, City of?
The nearest to Kingston upon Hull, City of are East Riding of Yorkshire (22 km), North Lincolnshire (27 km), North East Lincolnshire (27 km), West Lindsey (48 km), York (55 km).