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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.

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.