City of Kingston upon Hull
§ This page gives an overview of the City of Kingston upon Hull local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
City of Kingston upon Hull Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the City of Kingston upon Hull local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of City of Kingston upon Hull can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of City of Kingston upon Hull.
Key Facts about City of Kingston upon Hull
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 City of Kingston upon Hull? 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.
City of Kingston upon Hull 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 City of Kingston upon Hull
City of Kingston upon Hull is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
- 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 City of Kingston upon Hull
City of Kingston upon Hull 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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in City of Kingston upon Hull
City of Kingston upon Hull 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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in City of Kingston upon Hull
Below is a list of post towns in Kingston upon Hull, City of, grouped by postcode area:
HU ▸ Hull (HU1 / HU2 / HU3 / HU4 / HU5 / HU6 / HU7 / HU8 / HU9 / HU10 / HU11 / HU12)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in City of Kingston upon Hull
City of Kingston upon Hull 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 City of Kingston upon Hull.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
City of Kingston upon Hull compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how City of Kingston upon Hull compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
City of Kingston upon Hull has 21 electoral wards.
City of Kingston upon Hull has a population of 275,401 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in City of Kingston upon Hull
This chart shows the population trend for City of Kingston upon Hull from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for City of Kingston upon Hull can be found on the ONS statistics for City of Kingston upon Hull.