Old Town sits at the heart of Hull, bringing together a cluster of neighbourhoods that share a strong focus on affordability, practicality and everyday convenience. House prices across the area run well below the national average, with Central offering the cheapest entry point (flats from £62,700), while Southcoates, Marfleet and Drypool all provide terraced housing in the £99,000 to £105,000 range. Beverley & Newland bucks this trend somewhat, with terraced homes commanding a premium thanks to its strong schools and university links. Living costs are consistently lower than the UK average throughout, particularly on transport and council tax, making this a sound choice for buyers and renters watching their budgets. Healthcare and education are real strengths here. You'll find hospitals in Beverley & Newland, Central, Drypool and Southcoates, backed up by a good spread of GP practices, dentists and pharmacies across the whole area. Schools perform well too, with Outstanding-rated primaries in Central and Drypool, St Mary's College in Beverley & Newland, and a solid run of Good-rated primaries in Holderness, Marfleet and Southcoates. Families are well catered for wherever you look. Transport and daily amenities tie the area together nicely. Central benefits from both a railway and bus station, Drypool has a dedicated cycleway, and the other neighbourhoods rely on strong bus networks and quick access to trunk roads like the A1033. Marfleet even has the ferry terminal for European travel. Crime rates vary somewhat, trending down in Drypool, Holderness and Southcoates, though Marfleet runs above average despite year on year improvement. Air quality is a consistent highlight across the suburb, rated Good or better everywhere, giving Old Town a cleaner, greener feel than you might expect from a city centre location.