Moving to Cottingham (HU20)

East Riding of Yorkshire · East Riding of Yorkshire

Planning a move to HU20? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Cottingham area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Cottingham. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

House Prices in Cottingham

Based on 8 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in HU20 during 2025–2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median Price (all types)£333,750
Average Price (all types)£313,129

By Property Type

Detached£365,000 (5 sales)
Semi-Detached£152,500 (3 sales)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 – present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council Tax in Cottingham

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Cottingham, council tax is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

BandProperty Value (1991)Annual Rate
A£0 – £40,000£1644.05
B£40,001 – £52,000£1918.06
C£52,001 – £68,000£2192.07
D£68,001 – £88,000£2466.08
E£88,001 – £120,000£3014.10
F£120,001 – £160,000£3562.12
G£160,001 – £320,000£4110.13
H£320,001+£4932.16

Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.

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Essential Services Near Cottingham

6.1 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the HU20 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population — giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)0

Green Spaces in Cottingham

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in HU20 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

56% of residential postcodes in HU20 have green space within walking distance, which is around average for UK postcode districts.

Schools in Cottingham

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the HU20 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Cottingham

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for HU20 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

61.3 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the HU20 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)89.8%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)89.8%
Gigabit capable89.8%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.0%

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Energy Performance in Cottingham

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for HU20 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be — which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandE
Median EPC score54
Total rated properties153

Homes in HU20 average EPC Band E. Compare energy deals for your new home →

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