Bilton vs Cottingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cottingham offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Cottingham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Cottingham
£262,503
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Cottingham
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Cottingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Cottingham
500
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Cottingham
70.8
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Cottingham
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Cottingham is £262,503, which is 2% less than Bilton at £267,939. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Cottingham it is a flat at £124,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Cottingham (£247,616 vs £226,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilton prices grew faster — 44% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Cottingham (50.7 per 1,000) compared to Bilton (50.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bilton is violent-crime, while in Cottingham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bilton and Cottingham. Bilton has 1 schools and Cottingham has 4 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Cottingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottingham offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 327.3 Mbps in Bilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 98% in Cottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 98% in Cottingham.
Cottingham is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (500 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cottingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Bilton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,269 in Cottingham. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Cottingham.
Bilton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Cottingham and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 48.7 in Cottingham. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.2% in Cottingham. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Bilton versus 73.1% in Cottingham.
| Indicator | Bilton | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 14,427 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 30.5% |
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