As well as identifying the best places to live, of course, this index also shows the places that statistically speaking offer the worst quality of life.
Hull comes in at on our list of , leaving only Bradford with a worse performance in the stats. Here are some of the reasons Hull offers low quality of life:. However, with the low employment rates and fairly low incomes, this is not enough to offset the difficulty people may have paying for accommodation or buying homes. In UK statistical terms, life expectancy in Hull is on the low side, however men can still expect to live to 77, and women to 81, so there is not much difference between here and places with better stats in this particular category.
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At Uswitch, we know that there is more to life than rankings, stats and figures, and our Qualify of Life Index merely highlights the vast differences in the experiences of people across the UK. Its historic old town features venues plenty, from fascinating museums to magnificent civic halls, ideal for giving international delegates a flavour of Olde England.
Outside the city centre, the picturesque towns, villages, historic houses and countryside of East Yorkshire provide a serene backdrop with plenty of wow factor. Humberside airport has daily direct flights from Schipol Airport in Amsterdam and is 30 minutes from Hull. Leeds Bradford Airport is 90 minutes from Hull. It serves Northern Ireland and the south of England, along with many European destinations. With a selection of up to 14 weekly ferry crossings, the port of Hull connects England with Holland and Belgium.
Hornsea Project One consists of Siemens Gamesa turbines. Hull University Logistics Institute is a world-renowned centre for research, education and expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
It is a leader in applied logistics research and industry outreach programmes, both national and international. The Siemens Gamesa terminal offers a huge range of port logistics solutions, from deep-water berths, storage and heavy-lift marine operations to a full turnkey service for win-farm and vessel operators transporting offshore loads to the North Sea.
Both the University of Hull and The Deep visitor attraction carry out extensive research and conservation work.
The Deep has been successful in breeding and culturing a number of species housed within the aquarium, contributing to crucial European breeding programmes. From Humber Street Gallery to Freedom Festival, we're gearing up for another year of amazing art, incredible installations and jaw-dropping performances.
The University was a principal partner of Hull City of Culture, and we played a huge part in making such a success. We also evaluated the year in a research project which will make Hull a blueprint for cities considering cultural investment as a tool for urban development. It's easy to go get here by road, rail, sea and air — and our transport links mean that Hull can be the start of your journey, not the end.
Fancy a trip to the beach? Popular seaside resort Bridlington is nearby, so you can go from city to sand inside an hour. Want to go further afield? There are daily ferry crossings from Hull to Belgium and the Netherlands. And from Humberside Airport you can reach destinations across Europe and — via Schiphol — worldwide.
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