Town Pop. 15,125

Living in Cottingham: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cottingham scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 62/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Cottingham places 2nd of 3 in the HU10 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 5 points below the HU10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 67/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 425 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 139 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 132 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Shoplifting 114 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 88 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 285 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 97 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 82 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 77 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
58
10 schools in area · 25 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good
  • The Parks Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bacon Garth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cottingham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Croxby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frederick Holmes SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hallgate Primary School CottinghamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lift Hall RoadPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wolfreton School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary2.5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital3.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,670 patients per GP
6dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 440 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.3%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax East Riding of Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
67
Cottingham 0.6 mi
Hull Paragon Interchange 4 mi
Beverley 4.1 mi
J38 M62 10.2 mi
J38 M62 10.8 mi
J5 M180 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £243,000 133
Detached £329,950 39
Semi-detached £245,000 56
Terraced £180,000 22
Flat / Maisonette £107,250 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£98k £200k £305k £408k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Skidby 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dunswell 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Willerby and Anlaby 68 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woodmansey 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Little Weighton 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottingham a nice place to live?

Cottingham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cottingham is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cottingham?

Cottingham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 1,183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cottingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Cottingham are The Parks Primary Academy, Bacon Garth Primary School and Cottingham High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Cottingham in total.

What are house prices like in Cottingham?

The current median house price in Cottingham is £243,000, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £329,950, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £180,000, flat £107,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 133 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cottingham in context

See where Cottingham ranks among the best places to live in East Riding of Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Cottingham

HU10 67 ⇄
HU16 60 ⇄

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