North Carr
Ward in Kingston upon Hull, England
| Coordinates: | 53.797, -0.325 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 10 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01482 (Hull) |
North Carr is an electoral ward in Kingston upon Hull, lying towards the northern edge of the city. The area is predominantly suburban with a lot of post‑war council housing alongside more recent developments, local shopping parades, schools and parks. Its position close to the docks and the Humber means the local economy has long been influenced by logistics, industry and port‑related employment as well as service sectors.
Like many outer wards of Hull, the community has seen periods of economic challenge and targeted regeneration, with active neighbourhood groups, community centres and initiatives aimed at improving housing, skills and amenities. Good bus links to the city centre and ongoing local investment make it a focus for council and voluntary activity, and residents often point to a strong local identity despite the social and economic pressures the area can face.
Postcode districts covering North Carr
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 2 miles
- Grimsby 18.6 miles
- Scunthorpe 19.9 miles
- Bridlington 21 miles
- Cleethorpes 20.5 miles
- Beverley 5.1 miles
- Goole 23.5 miles
- Brough and Elloughton 10.8 miles
- Driffield 15.1 miles
- Barton-upon-Humber 8.8 miles
- Immingham 13.3 miles
- Hedon 6.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Carr Ward 0.7 miles
- Kingswood Ward 0.8 miles
- Sutton Ward 1.3 miles
- Wawne Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Beverley & Newland Ward 1.7 miles
- Holderness Ward 1.9 miles
- Dunswell Built-up area 2 miles
- Kingston upon Hull Built-up area 2 miles
- Orchard Park Ward 2.2 miles
- Ings Ward 2.4 miles
- Swine Parish 2.4 miles
- University Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in North Carr
HU7 3NB, HU7 3LS, HU7 5BH, HU7 4NB, HU7 5AP, HU7 3NS, HU7 3PS, HU7 3LY, HU7 4NN … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 35.4 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 54.7 miles
- Cottingham Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Hull Paragon Interchange 3.8 miles
Hotels near North Carr Ad
- Kingston Theatre Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre 3 3.6 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hull 4 3.5 miles
- Premier Inn Hull North 3 1.1 miles
- Hull North 3 1.1 miles
- Ibis Hull - City Centre 2 3.9 miles
- Old Grey Mare Inn 2 2.7 miles
- HIDEOUT Hotel 3.8 miles
- Endsleigh Park 2.2 miles
- The Whittington & Cat 4 4.1 miles
Schools in North Carr
- Biggin Hill Primary School Primary
- Highlands Primary School Primary
- Lift Kingswood Secondary
Local points of interest
- Swine Priory Historic site 2 miles
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 3.1 miles
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 4.2 miles
- Boothferry Park Stadium 4.7 miles
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles
- Grimston Hall Estate 10.2 miles
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 15 miles
- Normanby Park Estate 17.4 miles
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 17.9 miles
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 18 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 18.2 miles