Nursing in Kingston-upon-Hull: studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Kingston-upon-Hull - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Kingston-upon-Hull, which you will probably know as Hull, is a port city in East Yorkshire where the River Hull meets the Humber Estuary.
It is located in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire and is the fourth largest city in the Yorkshire/Humber region. Hull could be a great place for nurses to relocate to for study and work.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, here is our helpful guide for nurses wanting to study or work in Hull.
Where do nurses work in Kingston-upon-Hull?
Registered Nurses and NQNs can work in hospitals, health centres, nursing homes, hospices, communities, all over Kingston-upon-Hull. These include both NHS and private medical facilities.
Hull Royal Infirmary
Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital
Castle Hill Hospital (Cottingham)
Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital (private)
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides most of the healthcare in the city, and its main hospital site is the Hull Royal Infirmary, a university teaching hospital offering a wide range of healthcare services.
There are plenty of live vacancies for nurses throughout Hull for anyone wishing to live and work here.
Where do aspiring nurses study in Kingston-upon-Hull?
Anyone wanting to work towards becoming a nurse can study at the University of Hull. The main campus is in North Hull on Cottingham Road; the university in Hull has a wide variety of nursing related courses such as adult, community, mental health, child and learning disability. Courses start in September.
The University of Hull is ranked fourth in the top Universities in Yorkshire and the Humber according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. It is also 5th in the region according to The Complete University Guide and The Guardian 2022.
Another place you can study to become a nurse is Hull York Medical School in Heslington (one hour travel time from Hull) which is a joint initiative with the University of Hull and University of York to teach courses through practical learning. It is a new initiative for 2023 run in partnership with three acute NHS Trusts and three mental health Trusts, and offers a range of medical courses which all start in September.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The average monthly rental in Kingston-upon-Hull is around £550 per month which is considerably lower than other major cities in the UK.
Where do Nurses live in Kingston-upon-Hull?
Nurses live all over Hull and surrounding areas. Different areas and preferences suit different people.
Highlights of the best places to live in Kingston-upon-Hull are:
Anlaby
A village in the west suburbs of Kingston-upon-Hull. Excellent location which is ideally situated for Anlaby Retail Park and boasts many schools
Kingswood
Modern housing estate on the northern fringes of Hull with shops, amenities and fair value housing
Hull City Centre
Popular with students due to its location with all amenities close by
Cottingham
A village just outside of Kingston-upon-Hull which is near the University of Hull (7 minutes’ drive or 45 minutes’ walk)
What are the living costs for Nurses in Kingston-upon-Hull?
Compared to other major cities across the UK, Hull offers lower living costs.
Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in this city:
The average price for a home in Kingston-upon-Hull is currently £154,856 which is a considerable amount below the national average of £293,000 – according to Rightmove.
The average rental price for a property in Hull is £550 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is nearer to £300 depending on your choice of local area.
Council tax costs vary across the city. But many people reside in a Band B property or similar, which means paying £1.466.27 a year or just under £123 per a month.
Other bills like shopping and utilities are priced the same as the rest of the UK.
Eating out and entertainment may be a little cheaper than average but again is dependent on where you choose.
Is travel easy in Kingston-Upon-Hull?
There are many options when it comes to travelling to and from Hull.
Hull can be reached from multiple locations by train with a regular fast service operated by Hull Trains to London.
The M62/A63 is the main route in/out of Hull which provides good links to Leeds (1 ½ hours), Manchester (2 ¼ hours) and Liverpool (2 ¾ hours) with other motorways close by. London can be accessed in just under four and a half hours.
The nearest airport to Kingston-Upon-Hull is Humberside Airport (20 miles) which has flights across the UK and Europe while Leeds/Bradford Airport (70 miles) provides intercontinental flights.
The port provides regular ferries to Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, great for weekend getaways.
What to do in Kingston-Upon-Hull: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out?
Hull has a lot to offer whether you are looking for places to walk, culture, nightlife or eating out.
Culture and attractions
Depending on your interests and where you want to spend your free time, Kingston-Upon-Hull has much to see in terms of culture and attractions.
One attraction to visit is The Deep, an award-winning aquarium and home to over 5,000 animals including sharks, rays, penguins, sea turtles and the UK’s only pair of green sawfish. The Deep is ranked number one attraction in Hull on TripAdvisor.
Other popular places to visit are The Humber Bridge, Hull Minster, and Hull Marina.
The Humber Bridge stretches over 2.2 kilometres and is used to travel between East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. It is the world's longest single span suspension bridge and is open to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Hull Minster is the largest parish church in England and as well as the opportunity to worship also opens up a world of history and exploration.
Hull Marina is a beautiful place to wander around with lots of food and drink venues to enjoy.
Kingston-Upon-Hull has several innovative walking trails called “What Was Here” accessible via your phone. For example, The Fish Trail traces the region’s fishing and maritime heritage.
For anyone who is interested in art and music, Kingston-Upon-Hull has many places to peruse. A great example is the Humber Street Gallery, which shows a selection of national contemporary artists and exhibitions. For anyone interested in music, Kingston-Upon-Hull Musical Festival is held annually which showcases dancers, instrumentals, pianists, and vocals.
Bonus Arena Hull is an indoor arena hosting music, comedy, and sport while Hull City Hall hosts comedy events and live music spanning many genres.
The Hull and East Riding Museum encourages you to travel through the 235 million years of history through using displays of archaeology and natural history. The Streetlife Museum of Transport is a free museum which lets you indulge in 200 years of transport history, as well as offering a carriage ride.
For football fans, Hull City AFC (better known as The Tigers) play their home matches at KCOM Stadium competing in the EFL Championship.
Rugby is also popular, with the historically recognised Hull Kingston Rovers based on the east side of the city and Hull FC, one of the world’s oldest club sides, based west of the river.
The Rockcity is a large indoor complex for anyone to try rock climbing, skateboarding and BMX and is ranked as one of the best skateparks in the UK.
Nightlife and eating out
Kingston-Upon-Hull has lots of nightlife and places for eating out.
Highlights include:
Ye Olde White Harte Hull, the most historic public house in East Yorkshire
Atom Brewing Co, a Hull born brewery with knowledge staff and a broad selection of drinks and Ranked Number one in Bar and Clubs in Kingston-Upon-Hull on TripAdvisor
Piccolo Italian Bistro offers Authentic Southern Italian inspired menus and dishes
Gino D’Acampo is a popular restaurant created by celebrity Italian chef Gino D’Acampo
As you can see, there is a brilliant variety to see and do in Hull, as well as great places to eat.
What are the school options in Kingston-Upon-Hull?
Kingston-Upon-Hull has 71 Primary schools, 14 Secondary schools and 2 private independent schools.
There are 43 Ofsted Outstanding and Good rated schools in Kingston-Upon-Hull and the surrounding areas.
There are many great schools in Hull. Choosing a school for your children to attend is down to personal preference and the best future interests for your family and children.
Population and demographics in Kingston-Upon-Hull
Here are some of the stand-out population and demographic facts in Hull:
Hull has a population of 267,000.
The population density is 3,480 people per square kilometre.
Kingston-Upon-Hull is the fourth largest city in Yorkshire and Humber Region.
It was awarded the title of UK City of Culture in 2017.
In summary: is Kingston-Upon-Hull a good place to be a Nurse?
There are great places to live and a fantastic choice of schools in Kingston-Upon-Hull and surrounding areas.
Living costs are a lot cheaper than other major cities and there is lots of work on offer, which you can check out on the nurses.co.uk job board.
Travel to and from Kingston-Upon-Hull is relatively easy; multiple locations can be reached by foot, car, train, or plane.
Average salary for nurse in Kingston-Upon-Hull £32,500 per a year So, your salary as a Registered Nurse goes much further in Kingston-Upon-Hull. Here are a couple of examples:
As a Newly Qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a house, you would still have just over £1200 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure, for example.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint mortgage for an average-priced flat in Kingston-Upon-Hull. In fact, in many parts your salary would cover the cost of buying a house.
As a nursing student or nurse in Kingston-Upon-Hull, you will have an excellent quality of life with lots of things to do.
