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Hessle Road Conservation Area, Kingston upon Hull
Hessle Road once formed the main route between Kingston upon Hull and Hessle. The development of Hessle Road was closely linked with the growth and expansion of the fishing industry, beginning with the opening of Albert Dock in 1869. The road developed rapidly in the mid to late 19th century and dense housing developed in the streets and courts to provide homes for workers in the fishing industry. The ‘shopping’ street exhibits a variety of three-storeyed individual buildings and terraces, many of which have high levels of architectural detailing.
The Conservation Area extends from the junction of Strickland Street and Hessle Road on the east, to Gillett Street on the west, viz.: Nos. 172 to 436 Hessle Road (north side), Nos. 239 to 385 Hessle Road (south side), Nos. 1, 2 & 4 West Dock Avenue, Nos. 1 to 32 St Barnabas Court.
Hessle Road Character Appraisal and Management Plan (February 2025): Link
Hessle Road Conservation Area leaflet: Link
The Conservation Area extends from the junction of Strickland Street and Hessle Road on the east, to Gillett Street on the west, viz.: Nos. 172 to 436 Hessle Road (north side), Nos. 239 to 385 Hessle Road (south side), Nos. 1, 2 & 4 West Dock Avenue, Nos. 1 to 32 St Barnabas Court.
Hessle Road Character Appraisal and Management Plan (February 2025): Link
Hessle Road Conservation Area leaflet: Link
Created: Mon, 19 May 2025, Updated: Mon, 19 May 2025
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