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HU16

COTTINGHAM

East Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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HU16 encompasses COTTINGHAM and its surrounding areas in East Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £267,732
1yr change ▼ 0.4%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£267,732

▼ 0.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% below national avg

Crime Rate

23.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

71% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

392 Mbps

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.

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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

£258K £264K £270K £276K £282K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

355,884

Population

67

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.

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392.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about HU16 COTTINGHAM

What is the average house price in HU16 COTTINGHAM?
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 COTTINGHAM 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 is the population of HU16 COTTINGHAM?
The population of HU16 (COTTINGHAM) is approximately 355,884 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in HU16 COTTINGHAM?
There are 5 schools in or near HU16. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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