Kingston Upon Hull area guides
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Generally referred to simply as â~@~\Hullâ~@~], Kingston upon Hull is a city situated in thea >East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Home to a population of 243,595 [1] , Kingston upon Hull is located on the northern bank of the Humber Estuary, where it meets with the River Hull. The city has an inexpensive property market and a lively atmosphere, especially in the bars and clubs surrounding Hull University. Once a trading and fishing hub, Kingston upon Hull now relies on the industries of freight, health, education and retail. Unemployment is quite high at 7.3 per cent [2] .
Due to its location near water, Kingston upon Hull experiences a maritime climate with 565.4 millimetres of rainfall per year [3] . January and August are the coldest and warmest months, while November and February are the wettest and driest months [4] . Summer highs average at 19ðC and summer lows average at 11ðC. Winter highs average at 7ðC and winter lows average at 2ðC [5] .
Transport within Kingston upon Hull is predominantly via bus and train. The Hull Paragon Interchange is the cityâ~@~Ys main transport centre, with all major bus and rail routes servicing it frequently, including frequent servces to London. Ferries to Rotterdam are also available. Humberside Airport is the nearest to the city centre (15 miles), but Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is the nearest airport (35 miles) offering a larger variety of international flights.
Kingston upon Hull Property Market
Kingston upon Hullâ~@~Ys housing stock is dominated by terraces and semi-detached houses at 39.79 and 31.35 per cent. Detached houses are 16.69 per cent of total housing stock and flats come in last at 11.95 per cent. Within he city centre, however, flats are more abundant at 82.43 per cent [6] . Majority of properties in the area are owner occupied, but in the city centre more are rented.
The nearby University ensures that the Hullâ~@~Ys rental market is strong, with plenty of student and shared accommodation available. Due to this fact it is also a popular spot for investors purchasing buy-to-let properties.
The cost of housing in Kingston upon Hull continues to rise, but it is still much cheaper than that of the national average. However, with regeneration of the city going ahead, this area could see a property boom in future years.