University
Ward in Kingston upon Hull, England
| Coordinates: | 53.775, -0.372 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 07 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01482 (Hull) |
The University ward sits to the north‑west of Kingston upon Hull centre and centres on the campus of the University of Hull, giving it a distinctive mix of academic buildings, student halls and surrounding residential streets. Green spaces around the campus and a network of bus and cycle routes mean it feels more suburban than many inner‑city wards, despite being only a short journey from the city centre.
The university's presence shapes local life and the economy: a high proportion of students supports cafes, pubs, small independent shops and cultural events such as public lectures, theatre and exhibitions, while long‑standing residents and family housing create a mixed social character. The area developed markedly during the 20th century as the institution expanded, and the academic calendar still influences rental patterns and the local atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering University
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Grimsby 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Scunthorpe 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Bridlington 23 miles37 km
- Cleethorpes 20.5 miles33 km
- Beverley 5 miles8 km
- Goole 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Brough and Elloughton 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Driffield 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Immingham 13 miles20.9 km
- Hedon 7.5 miles12.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Orchard Park Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Beverley & Newland Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Bricknell Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Avenue Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Dunswell Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cottingham North Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Central Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Derringham Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- West Carr Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Kingswood Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cottingham South Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kingston upon Hull Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in University
HU6 8SQ, HU6 8NH, HU6 8NT, HU6 7TF, HU6 8ES, HU6 8LN, HU6 8SY, HU6 8JX, HU6 7SN … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 52.9 miles85.2 km
- Cottingham Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hull Paragon Interchange 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near University Ad
- Hideout Apartment Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Kingston Theatre Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hull United Kingdom 4 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Park Hotel & Apartments 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Hull Marina 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Heart of Hull Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- The Dorchester Hotel 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Campanile Hotel Hull 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Vale Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
Schools in University
- Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy Primary
- Frederick Holmes School Special
- Lift Hall Road Primary
- Newland School for Girls Secondary
- St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy Secondary
- St Nicholas Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 2 miles3.3 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 4.4 miles7 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Grimston Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Normanby Park Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 18.6 miles29.9 km