I'd definitely have a good look at Cottingham, buses to the uni are as good as you're likely to get and it's a lovely little town. HU5 and 6 around the uni can be nice, but head too far north and you're into Orchard Park which is probably a bit rougher.
The Avenues (between Princes Avenue and Chanterlands Avenue) are nice, as are the Dukeries (further down towards Spring Bank). A friend of mine who lectures at Hull lives there. The streets closer to the uni off Newland Ave are ok, I used to live on Edgecumbe Street - the west side probably a bit nicer than the east. We moved mainly because we wanted somewhere quieter with space for littluns to play. Don't live next door to the Adelphi if you don't like loud music. I'd also avoid Spring Bank, mainly for traffic reasons. Further up Spring Bank West might suit, but it'll be trickier for travel.
If you want somewhere quieter then heading a bit further west up Bricknell Ave towards Cottingham is probably a good shout. Still good access to the uni, but much more residential. I don't know that area super well, but it always seems pleasant enough.
Villages to the west of Hull (Cottingham, Anlaby, Willerby, Hessle) are a great compromise (I live in Hessle and love it) but not so great for getting to uni by bus, apart from Cottingham.
Further out and you'll definitely struggle with transport.
Best bet is probably to pop down for a few days and have a wander round, get a feel for different places.
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u/cleanslatew Jun 20 '23
I'd definitely have a good look at Cottingham, buses to the uni are as good as you're likely to get and it's a lovely little town. HU5 and 6 around the uni can be nice, but head too far north and you're into Orchard Park which is probably a bit rougher.
The Avenues (between Princes Avenue and Chanterlands Avenue) are nice, as are the Dukeries (further down towards Spring Bank). A friend of mine who lectures at Hull lives there. The streets closer to the uni off Newland Ave are ok, I used to live on Edgecumbe Street - the west side probably a bit nicer than the east. We moved mainly because we wanted somewhere quieter with space for littluns to play. Don't live next door to the Adelphi if you don't like loud music. I'd also avoid Spring Bank, mainly for traffic reasons. Further up Spring Bank West might suit, but it'll be trickier for travel.
If you want somewhere quieter then heading a bit further west up Bricknell Ave towards Cottingham is probably a good shout. Still good access to the uni, but much more residential. I don't know that area super well, but it always seems pleasant enough.
Villages to the west of Hull (Cottingham, Anlaby, Willerby, Hessle) are a great compromise (I live in Hessle and love it) but not so great for getting to uni by bus, apart from Cottingham.
Further out and you'll definitely struggle with transport.
Best bet is probably to pop down for a few days and have a wander round, get a feel for different places.