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A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Kingston upon Hull customers search.
SEO, Google Maps and websites in Kingston upon Hull
SEO Agency Kingston upon Hull
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Kingston upon Hull, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across HU3, HU4, HU5 and the nearby postcode districts, including Sculcoates and Newland.
Postcode districts:HU3HU4HU5HU6HU7HU8HU9
Local people279,237
Dentist searches2,400
Businesses6,615
Beauty salons235
6/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Kingston upon Hull's Google map show no website.
Who lives in Kingston upon Hull
About 279,200 people live in the Kingston upon Hull built-up area
That is 2.5% more than in mid-2022. 49.1% of households own their home and 23.7% rent privately.
279,237people
2.5%change since mid-2022
119,006households
49.1%of homes are owner-occupied
23.7%of homes are rented privately
273,257people in the wider district
Kingston upon Hull's business base
15.3% of businesses in the Kingston upon Hull district are construction firms
84.2% of the district's 6,615 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses employ fewer than ten people.
6,615VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses
84.2%employ fewer than 10 people
89.1%of UK businesses employ fewer than 10 people
9,065registered workplaces in Kingston upon Hull's neighbourhood areas
960sole proprietors
Business size
Share of businesses by sector
Registered firms by trade
235Hair and beauty salons
195Vehicle repair garages
160Electricians
155Plumbing, heating and air-con firms
120House builders
95Joiners
50Building cleaning firms
45Accountancy firms
Working for themselves in Kingston upon Hull
In Kingston upon Hull, 10.5% of working residents are self-employed
Of them, 10,362 work without employees and 2,027 employ others (Census 2021). That compares with 17.1% across England and Wales.
10.5%of working residents are self-employed
10,362self-employed without employees
2,027self-employed with employees
17.1%across England and Wales
What Kingston upon Hull customers search for
"dentist hull" has the most searches of the service phrases we checked
"dentist hull" averages 2,400 searches a month across the UK; "locksmith hull" 1,300, "plumber hull" 1,300 and "roofer hull" 1,000.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist hull" | 2,400 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "locksmith hull" | 1,300 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "plumber hull" | 1,300 | Busiest month: Oct | 24 | 6 of 20 | Lower |
| "roofer hull" | 1,000 | Busiest month: Oct | 28 | 6 of 20 | Lower |
| "electrician hull" | 720 | Busiest month: Oct | 50 | 3 of 20 | Medium |
| "builder hull" | 480 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "cleaner hull" | 210 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "landscaper hull" | 170 | Busiest month: Apr | – | – | – |
| "mechanic hull" | 170 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "accountant hull" | 70 | Busiest month: May | – | – | – |
2,400searches a month for "dentist hull": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Jan
Advertisers bid about £3.42 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $4.56 a click.
How competitive is local search in Kingston upon Hull?
6 of the top 20 plumbers on Kingston upon Hull's map show no website
Of the top 20, at least half have 24 reviews or more; their average rating is 4.78. On the same map, 3 of the top 20 electricians and 6 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
The top listings on Google Maps, by trade
Plumber
6 of the top 20 show no website
24 median Google reviews
4.78 average rating
Electrician
3 of the top 20 show no website
50 median Google reviews
4.93 average rating
Roofer
6 of the top 20 show no website
28 median Google reviews
4.79 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
Kingston upon HullUK median
013253850
Plumber 24
Electrician 50
Roofer 28
| Trade | Kingston upon Hull | UK median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 24 | 19 |
| Electrician | 50 | 9 |
| Roofer | 28 | 11 |
Your review gap
Where would your reviews put you on Kingston upon Hull's map?
24
reviews behind the Kingston upon Hull median for plumbers on the map (24).
Reviews are one of several signals Google Maps uses.
Out-build the top listings
The quickest gains often come from fast, well-structured service pages with structured data.
Cover every place you serve
A page each for Sculcoates and Newland and the rest of the area around Kingston upon Hull, before competitors do.
Kingston upon Hull's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
- 1
AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
- 3
The organic results
Technical fixes, service and area pages, and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Kingston upon Hull?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 6 of the top 20 plumbers on Kingston upon Hull's Google map show no website. Websites for Kingston upon Hull businesses
How businesses start and close near Kingston upon Hull
The Kingston upon Hull district saw 1,010 businesses start in 2024
865 closed. 35.5% of those started in 2019 were still trading five years later.
1,010businesses started
865businesses closed
35.5%of 2019 start-ups still trading five years on
7,335active businesses
Across the UK
The national picture
Two figures from the UK to read Kingston upon Hull's numbers against.
Websites
65%
Only 65% of UK construction businesses have a website; 34% say they don't
Trust
33%
33% of homeowners under 35 rely on online reviews to choose a builder, vs 16% of over-55s
What this means for a Kingston upon Hull service business
First among the service phrases we checked is "dentist hull", at 2,400 searches a month across the UK. A Google Maps search for "plumber" around Kingston upon Hull in October 2026 showed no website for 6 of the top 20 results; if your own listing has no website link, it is worth adding one. At least half of those 20 listings have 24 reviews or more.
Plans for Kingston upon Hull businesses
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
“Best SEO Agency out there. Alex and the team have been incredibly helpful and insightful with building our hospitality furniture website seo rankings and with lots of technical help. Would recommend straight away to anyone looking for an agency that covers everything from SEO level to technical website details. Prompt replies, attention to detail and they go above and beyond. Thanks guys.”
Questions about Kingston upon Hull
What Kingston upon Hull business owners ask us
Do you work with businesses in Kingston upon Hull?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the UK and US, including Kingston upon Hull.
How often do people search for a dentist in Kingston upon Hull?
"dentist hull" averaged 2,400 searches a month across the UK in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for a locksmith in Kingston upon Hull?
Searches for "locksmith hull" across the UK peaked in March 2026 at 2,400, against an average of 1,300 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Kingston upon Hull?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist hull" averages 2,400 searches a month across the UK, and 6 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Kingston upon Hull show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
What is the population of Kingston upon Hull?
The Kingston upon Hull built-up area has about 279,200 people (mid-2024).
How competitive is Google Maps for plumbers in Kingston upon Hull?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Kingston upon Hull, 6 show no website, and at least half of them have 24 reviews or more.
How many people in Kingston upon Hull work for themselves?
10.5% of working residents in Kingston upon Hull are self-employed (Census 2021).
How many businesses does Kingston upon Hull have?
The Kingston upon Hull district has 6,615 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses (March 2026); 84.2% employ fewer than ten people.
Near Kingston upon Hull
Places around Kingston upon Hull
Within 7 miles
- Sculcoates0.1 mi
- Newland0.5 mi
- Stepney0.5 mi
- Stoneferry0.6 mi
- Wilmington0.8 mi
- Newland Park1.0 mi
- Springbank1.0 mi
- Garden Village1.2 mi
- Paragon Street1.2 mi
- Summergangs1.2 mi
- Wincolmlee1.2 mi
- Witham1.2 mi
Other towns we cover nearby
East Riding of Yorkshire
All towns we cover in East Riding of Yorkshire
Read next: Plumber SEO – Ranking for Emergency Keywords and Local Searches
Straight-line distances
What we'd do first for a Kingston upon Hull business
- Own the map around Kingston upon Hull
Service areas set to HU3, HU4 and HU5 and the nearby postcode districts, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Kingston upon Hull's median on Google Maps.
- A page for each place you work
Sculcoates, Newland and Stepney: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Show up in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Kingston upon Hull customers ask.
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