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Cottingham West

About

Cottingham West is a residential area situated on the western edge of the market town of Cottingham. The layout is characterised by post-war housing developments, with many semi-detached and detached homes lining quiet, leafy streets. The area maintains a suburban feel while being directly adjacent to the town's facilities and green spaces.

The western boundary is marked by the Hull to Scarborough railway line, with Cottingham station providing a direct link. A notable local feature is the extensive network of public footpaths that cross the fields towards the Haltemprice area, offering walks through open farmland.

Area overview

On average Cottingham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cottingham West is £56,056 per year. There are 3 schools in Cottingham West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cottingham West is home to around 7,059 people, with a population density of about 301.5 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cottingham West Population

7,059

Population density

301.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.2(-37%)

Public order

6.37(-29%)

Other theft

3.4(-49%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.26(-76%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.26(-62%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

6,457

91.51%

Other White

114

1.62%

Indian

0.82%

African

0.69%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.68%

Total population: 7,056

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,238

37.56%

Level 3 (A level)

964

16.18%

No qualifications

870

14.6%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

731

12.27%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

548

9.2%

Total 16+ residents: 5,959

Housing

Owns outright

1,584

50.49%

Owns with a mortgage

1,013

32.29%

Social rents from council

202

6.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

194

6.18%

Other social rented

2.1%

Total households: 3,137

Property prices in Cottingham West

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Cottingham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cottingham West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£370,000	£244,850	£283,500	£440,000	£507,800
Flats	4	£140,000	£103,450	£129,250	£158,125	£201,625
Semi-Detached	51	£245,000	£182,500	£213,750	£274,000	£365,000
Terraced	3	£190,000	£175,600	£182,000	£215,000	£235,000

10 years median price trend in Cottingham West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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