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Cottingham South & North Ella

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About

Cottingham South & North Ella form a residential area on the western edge of Hull. The settlement is centred around Hallgate and South Street, with a mix of local shops and services. Housing is primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semis, and some modern developments, creating a varied streetscape. The area functions largely as a commuter suburb for the city, with good transport links via the A164.

The land is generally flat, typical of the Holderness plain, with the Hull Valley slightly to the west. A notable feature is the presence of several ancient wells, some still visible, which historically supplied water to the village. Open spaces include Westwood, a large area of common pasture land to the south, used for grazing and recreation. The University of Hull campus lies directly to the east, influencing the local population.

Area overview

On average Cottingham South & North Ella has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cottingham South & North Ella is £43,840 per year. There are 3 schools in Cottingham South & North Ella: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cottingham South & North Ella is home to around 5,798 people, with a population density of about 1,327.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cottingham South & North Ella Population
5,798
Population density
1,327.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.77(-37%)
Shoplifting
14.49(+65%)
Public order
9.14(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-38%)
Burglary
5.52(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,493
94.82%
Other White
107
1.85%
Indian
30
0.52%
Chinese
26
0.45%
African
23
0.4%
Total population: 5,793

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,648
32.71%
No qualifications
952
18.9%
Level 3 (A level)
743
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
642
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,038

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,341
46.39%
Owns with a mortgage
665
23%
Social rents from council
398
13.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
361
12.49%
Other social rented
56
1.94%
Total households: 2,891

Property prices in Cottingham South & North Ella

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £289K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Cottingham South & North Ella area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cottingham South & North Ella over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£325,000£261
Semi-Detached25£285,000£244
Terraced16£159,500£220
Flats19£110,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cottingham South & North Ella

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingham South & North Ella.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£96,475£205,000£155,000
2017£250,000£111,000£200,000£142,500
2018£255,000£107,000£200,000£138,000
2019£275,750£99,000£219,950£145,000
2020£330,000£107,750£219,975£153,000
2021£325,000£99,250£229,500£152,000
2022£332,500£120,000£245,000£182,500
2023£328,750£120,000£272,500£170,000
2024£300,000£115,000£255,000£175,000
2025£310,000£110,000£280,000£161,500
2026£300,000£120,000£295,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingham South & North Ella.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cottingham South & North Ella.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£165£200£143
2017£199£188£204£163
2018£239£173£214£168
2019£215£161£206£182
2020£225£171£207£185
2021£220£171£220£181
2022£255£189£248£210
2023£257£186£253£202
2024£286£186£234£219
2025£261£182£236£206
2026£205£191£257£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cottingham South & North Ella.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cottingham South & North Ella in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cottingham South & North Ella

Is Cottingham South & North Ella safe?

Cottingham South & North Ella records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cottingham South & North Ella?

The median sale price in Cottingham South & North Ella is £215,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cottingham South & North Ella?

Cottingham South & North Ella has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cottingham South & North Ella?

Cottingham South & North Ella scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cottingham South & North Ella sits around rank 23,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cottingham South & North Ella?

The average household income in Cottingham South & North Ella is around £43,840 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Cottingham South & North Ella

HU164DJ

Hallgate

HU106JE

The Close

HU164AW

Finkle Street

HU165GB

Cottage Green

HU165QJ

King Street

HU165BB

Kingsway

HU165PY

Stones Mount

HU165BQ

Field Close

HU164AZ

Finkle Street

HU106JT

Carr Lane

HU165QH

George Street

HU164AY

Wainfleet Avenue

HU106JD

Brimington Road

HU106HU

Southgate Close

HU106AJ

Trafford Road

HU164DD

Hallgate

HU164HP

Northgate

HU165AZ

Nalton Court

HU165BP

The Garth

HU106JL

Willow Court

HU106LA

Lime Avenue

HU106JY

Carr Lane

HU165HL

Winteringham Walk

HU106BE

The Parkway

HU203WW

King Street

HU106EG

Haggs Lane

HU164QT

Thwaite Street

HU165HD

The Parkway

HU165QD

Knowsley Avenue

HU165AU

The Spinney

HU165QR

George Street

HU164EN

Tinley Close

HU165AR

Saners Close

HU165QY

Crescent Street

HU165SS

Applegarth Mews

HU165QB

Northgate House

HU165DX

Burton Road

HU165RS

Crescent Street

HU165EU

Travis Road

HU165HR

Fimber Avenue

HU165BE

Link Road

HU164LH

Beck Bank

HU164BL

Stones Mount

HU164BQ

Hallgate

HU164DX

Carisbrooke Avenue

HU164AU

Finkle Street

HU165BD

Link Road

HU106HT

Well Lane

HU165HN

Heslerton Avenue

HU165PZ

Elm Tree Court

HU165HA

Beltham Green

HU164AB

Regents Court

HU165RW

King Street

HU165EY

Awmand Green

HU165HW

Heslerton Avenue

HU106JZ

Carr Lane

HU164AD

South Street

HU165QZ

Sandringham Close

HU106JG

Hawthorne Avenue

HU106AR

Overton Avenue

HU106JN

Carr Lane

HU164RP

Mill Walk

HU165HP

Rillington Avenue

HU165HE

Fleming Walk

HU106AS

Collynson Close

HU165AS

Oakdene

HU165QS

Crescent Street

HU164BP

Finkle Street

HU164BJ

Wilburn Court

HU165HS

Cottam Walk

HU106HH

Ashgate Road

HU165QE

King Street

HU164BG

Hallgate

HU164BH

West Green

HU165GX

Field Close

HU106FQ

Laurel Gardens

HU106JQ

Hawthorne Avenue

HU165RT

Northgate Mews

HU165HU

Yedingham Walk

HU164AE

South Street

HU55QF

Swine Bank

HU164EB

Newgate Street

HU106FX

Abbey Lane

HU165DP

The Parkway

HU165RL

Northgate

HU165RJ

Park Avenue

HU164DZ

Newgate Street

HU164DU

Carrington Avenue

HU164AJ

Cottingham South

HU165HG

Ganton Avenue

HU164BB

Hallgate

HU106HS

Well Lane

HU165DR

The Parkway

HU165PN

West End Road

HU164RS

Hornbeam Walk

HU164EW

Hallgate

HU165HB

The Parkway

HU165HT

Muston Avenue

HU164DP

Arlington Avenue

HU165RR

Crescent Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.