Kingston upon Hull, City of
§ This page gives an overview of the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Hull, located on the north bank of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire, is a port city with a rich maritime heritage. The Old Town features cobbled streets, historic warehouses, and museums such as the Streetlife Museum and Wilberforce House. The Deep, a futuristic aquarium at the confluence of the River Hull and Humber, is a striking landmark, while the Marina area offers shops, galleries, and restaurants. Hull’s location on the Humber gives it dramatic estuary views, while its urban core blends historic sites with modern regeneration.
The administrative boundary of Kingston upon Hull, City of can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Key Facts about Kingston upon Hull, City of
What region is City of Kingston upon Hull in? City of Kingston upon Hull is in the Yorkshire and the Humber of England, a region within the United Kingdom.
What county is Kingston upon Hull, City of in? Kingston upon Hull, City of is in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire.
Is Kingston upon Hull, City of a city? Yes, Kingston upon Hull, City of is a city. Kingston upon Hull, City of holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Kingston upon Hull, City of? The local government for this district is: Hull City Council (Unitary Authority).
▶ Official website of Hull City Council 🔗 hull.gov.uk
Which police force covers Kingston upon Hull, City of? Policing in Kingston upon Hull, City of is provided by Humberside Police 🔗 humberside.police.uk, which serves 4 local authority districts: East Riding of Yorkshire ⁞ Kingston upon Hull, City of ⁞ North East Lincolnshire ⁞ North Lincolnshire.
Kingston upon Hull, City of in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Kingston upon Hull, City of is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Yorkshire and The Humber
- (ITL 2) ⇒ East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Kingston upon Hull, City of
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Kingston upon Hull East
- Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
- Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 54 of them are in Yorkshire and the Humber region. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Kingston upon Hull, City of
Kingston upon Hull, City of is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Avenue
- Beverley & Newland
- Boothferry
- Bricknell
- Central
- Derringham
- Drypool
- Holderness
- Ings
- Kingswood
- Longhill & Bilton Grange
- Marfleet
- Newington & Gipsyville
- North Carr
- Orchard Park
- Pickering
- Southcoates
- St Andrew's & Docklands
- Sutton
- University
- West Carr
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Kingston upon Hull, City of
Kingston upon Hull, City of is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of
Kingston upon Hull, City of covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bilton *
- Hessle *
- Kingston upon Hull *
- Willerby and Anlaby *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Kingston upon Hull, City of.)
Kingston upon Hull, City of compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Kingston upon Hull, City of compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Kingston upon Hull, City of has 21 electoral wards.
Kingston upon Hull, City of has a population of 275,401 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Kingston upon Hull, City of can be found on the ONS statistics for Kingston upon Hull, City of.