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Cottingham South

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About

Cottingham South ward lies on the western fringe of the larger village of Cottingham, which itself is situated just to the north-west of Hull. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from interwar semis to more modern developments. Its southern boundary is partly defined by the A164, a major road leading towards Beverley. The ward includes local amenities such as shops and schools serving the immediate community.

The landscape is generally flat, typical of the East Riding, with some open green spaces and playing fields. A notable local feature is the historic Cottingham Castle, a 19th-century country house now forming part of the University of Hull's campus, which adds a distinct architectural presence. The overall atmosphere is suburban, with easy access to both the countryside and the urban facilities of nearby Hull.

Area overview

On average Cottingham South has low deprivation and low 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 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cottingham South is £51,143 per year. There are 3 schools in Cottingham South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cottingham South is home to around 9,612 people, with a population density of about 1,972.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cottingham South Population
9,612
Population density
1,972.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.11(-30%)
Public order
9.99(+13%)
Shoplifting
7.07(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,947
93.06%
Other White
211
2.19%
Chinese
58
0.6%
Indian
57
0.59%
African
50
0.52%
Total population: 9,614

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,757
34.24%
No qualifications
1,369
17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,296
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,004
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
751
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 8,051

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,827
42.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,315
30.37%
Social rents from council
564
13.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
454
10.48%
Other social rented
77
1.78%
Total households: 4,330

Property prices in Cottingham South

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £294K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Cottingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £590,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£325,000£261
Semi-Detached56£244,000£236
Terraced33£155,000£187
Flats12£79,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cottingham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,995£72,475£169,975£147,000
2017£319,995£184,999£175,000£119,500
2018£321,995£111,000£186,995£129,475
2019£279,999£114,000£187,500£140,000
2020£295,000£78,000£188,750£144,000
2021£297,500£90,000£198,000£147,000
2022£321,500£95,000£225,000£160,000
2023£292,460£90,000£235,000£149,950
2024£327,000£91,500£225,000£156,000
2025£311,250£80,000£230,000£150,000
2026£325,000£126,000£247,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cottingham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£166£173£145
2017£221£273£187£138
2018£222£179£183£145
2019£218£170£193£164
2020£230£145£198£169
2021£237£159£207£166
2022£265£153£217£176
2023£274£164£227£175
2024£272£169£221£184
2025£268£158£230£181
2026£252£186£234£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cottingham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cottingham South

Is Cottingham South safe?

Cottingham South records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cottingham South?

The median sale price in Cottingham South is £225,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cottingham South?

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

How deprived is Cottingham South?

Cottingham South scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cottingham South sits around rank 18,731 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?

The average household income in Cottingham South is around £51,143 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cottingham South?

Cottingham South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Carolyn Cantrell (Labour Party) and Kevin Casson (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Cottingham South

HU164DL

Kirby Drive

HU54TA

St Marys Avenue

HU165BZ

The Close

HU165BH

Abbots Walk

HU164PD

Brockenhurst Avenue

HU164PN

Hull Road

HU165FS

Taylor Avenue

HU54TJ

Bricknell Avenue

HU165NX

Sandal Close

HU165DH

Arncliffe Way

HU164PR

Walnut Close

HU164RW

Cleminson Gardens

HU165DX

Burton Road

HU165BT

Wake Avenue

HU164PX

Hull Road

HU164PT

Hull Road

HU164QG

Stephensons Walk

HU164LJ

Lynngarth Avenue

HU165DZ

Burton Road

HU165DP

The Parkway

HU164DE

Broadlane Close

HU164PY

Overland Road

HU54SS

Ormesby Walk

HU164AJ

Cottingham South

HU164HP

Northgate

HU164RZ

Priory Road

HU164EW

Hallgate

HU68TB

Keswick Gardens

HU164EF

Cottingham South

HU164DH

Creyke Close

HU165DD

Hodgson Close

HU54RY

Dent Road

HU164DX

Carisbrooke Avenue

HU164SD

Crofters Drive

HU165LT

Scaife Close

HU165ER

Monkton Close

HU165DR

The Parkway

HU164QN

Lytham Drive

HU165ES

Montcalm Walk

HU164RN

Snuff Mill Lane

HU165DN

The Parkway

HU165LU

Harewood Close

HU106ED

Beverley Road

HU164PW

Thompson Court

HU68SL

Inglemire Lane

HU165HB

The Parkway

HU54RZ

Dent Road

HU164PE

Inglemire Lane

HU165DU

Chelsea Court

HU165AU

The Spinney

HU165BJ

The Garth

HU165DL

Langdale Crescent

HU164EG

Hallgate

HU164DA

Hallgate

HU164QF

Royal Walk

HU164AH

South Street

HU165EG

Canada Drive

HU54TG

Cottingham South

HU164RF

Thwaite Street

HU54SH

Dent Road

HU165FJ

Buttery Walk

HU68TE

Endike Lane

HU165LX

Edmond Close

HU54TL

Startforth Walk

HU165AX

Link Road

HU164AP

South Street

HU164QX

Thwaite Street

HU165HL

Winteringham Walk

HU165HW

Heslerton Avenue

HU165EB

Burton Road

HU165QE

King Street

HU164RB

Thwaite Street

HU55SE

Priory Road

HU165AY

Windsor Close

HU164QA

Thwaite Street

HU165FA

Sawden Grove

HU54QD

Bricknell Avenue

HU164PF

Allanson Drive

HU164EA

Longmans Lane

HU165BL

Home Green

HU55SF

Hanley Road

HU164DF

Victorias Way

HU164RY

Priory Road

HU165FD

Dinsdale Croft

HU164DB

Church Walk

HU164SA

Priory Road

HU165BE

Link Road

HU164RJ

Thwaite Street

HU165AL

Southwood Road

HU164RP

Mill Walk

HU68RE

Golf Links Road

HU68RA

Golf Links Road

HU164QW

Formby Close

HU164PA

Hull Road

HU165HD

The Parkway

HU54TD

Lythe Avenue

HU165HS

Cottam Walk

HU106EE

Beverley Road

HU165AR

Saners Close

HU165FH

Dawson Nook

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.