The Hessle Road police station in Hull is said to be ripe for redevelopment
The former police station in Hull is up for sale(Image: Sanderson Weatherall)
A former police station could soon be redeveloped after being put up for sale. The Hessle Road police station – originally built in the 1980s – was home to Humberside Police until its closure was announced in 2019.
The major base opened in 1985 as a sub-divisional headquarters on the site of the former Priory railway sidings, at a cost of around £1.4m. The purpose-built property had a major incident room, equipment stores, a conference room, garage facilities, a canteen and social club and a residential wing for 30 single officers.
The building has lain empty ever since Humberside Police declared it to be surplus to requirements, replaced by the new facility at the Melton West business park , which was completed and officially opened in May 2022. Now the site is said to be ripe for redevelopment after coming up for sale, with property agents at Sanderson Weatherall hoping it’ll make an arresting opportunity for a keen developer.
No guide price has been set, but offers are invited for the freehold interest. The offices and call centre are spread over a large area, around 39,000 square feet, set in a site measuring more than 2.5 acres.
Marketing materials highlight how the property is based on the south side of Hessle Road, in “primarily a medium to high density residential area” and adjacent to Priory Grange Care Home. There are a number of local retail businesses nearby including Sainsburys and Aldi.
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Sanderson Weatherall said they expect it will be of interest to a variety of prospective purchasers ranging from the care sector, residential to commercial uses.
Marketing materials say: “The property was purpose built for Humberside Police in 1985 and comprises an office/ administration building and call centre. The majority of the accommodation is arranged at ground floor with some first floor space. The building is located towards the front boundary of the site with the rear of the site providing some ancillary buildings, yard and car parking space.
“The property has most recently been used for police purposes. A “pre-app” was submitted to Hull City Council in 2023 outlining possible redevelopment options including care home, residential, serviced apartments and offices. Copy plans and response can be shared with interested parties, although it is recommended that interested parties make their own enquiries of Hull City Council.
“The building has brick elevations under a pitched tile roof. Accommodation provides open plan work areas and smaller individual offices together with the usual staff amenities. There is perimeter trunking, gas fired central heating, air con to part and solar. There are two internal courtyards. There is a separate visitors car park on the Hessle Road frontage.”
When the closure of the police station was first announced, former Chief constable Lee Freeman said: “The current facility at Hessle is just not fit for the future. The building just cannot provide the space for what we need.
“I know local residents will also welcome the reduction in on-street parking as the site is so small and we have so many working there.”
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