Care Homes in HU5
The HU5 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 425 beds, falling under Kingston upon Hull, City of council. 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in HU5
HU5 covers Newland, Chanterlands Avenue and the inner west of Kingston upon Hull — dense pre-war terraced housing close to Hull city centre. The 11 care homes hold 425 beds, a high bed density reflecting the urban concentration. One home is Inadequate, seven are Good, one Requires Improvement, and two are not yet rated. The Inadequate-rated home should be avoided unless CQC has lifted the rating since last inspection. Hull's care home sector has faced sustained regulatory scrutiny; HU5 reflects that mixed picture. Good-rated homes here may offer competitive fee levels compared to outer Hull or East Riding alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HU5 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in HU5, offering a combined 425 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HU5 have?
Of the 11 care homes in HU5: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HU5?
Cottingham Hall is among the highest-rated care homes in HU5, holding a CQC rating of Good with 41 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HU5 postcode?
The HU5 postcode area falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in HU5?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Kingston upon Hull, City of's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data