HU16 — COTTINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HU16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HU16 is £267,732, which is 27% above the East Yorkshire average of £211,309.

Properties in HU16 cost 6.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HU16 have fallen 0.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£378,975	287
Semi-detached	£240,429	401
Terraced	£173,666	162
Flat	£136,571	128
All types	£267,732	991

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HU16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HU16 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HU16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HU16 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bacon Garth Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Westfield Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham	Primary	Good	mi
Cottingham High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

355,884

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HU16 are 392.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

392.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HU16 is collected by Hull Council. The Band D rate is £2,236/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HU16 — COTTINGHAM

Area Summary

HU16 (COTTINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£267,732), low crime (71% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (392 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HU16?

The average house price in HU16 (COTTINGHAM) is £267,732, based on 991 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.4% over the past year.

Is HU16 a safe area to live?

Crime in HU16 is significantly below the national average (23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HU16?

There are 5 schools in or near HU16. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HU16?

Council tax in HU16 is collected by Hull Council. The Band D rate is £2,236 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HU16?

The average broadband download speed in HU16 is 392 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HU16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in HU16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 355,884.