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Brough and Elloughton vs Cottingham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cottingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Cottingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brough And Elloughton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brough and Elloughton

£268,385

Cottingham

£262,503

Crime Rate

Brough and Elloughton

50.9

Cottingham

50.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brough and Elloughton

100.0%

Cottingham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brough and Elloughton

448.6

Cottingham

500

EPC Rating

Brough and Elloughton

70.8

Cottingham

70.8

Median Income

Brough and Elloughton

£31,674

Cottingham

£31,674

Property in Brough And Elloughton commands an average of £268,385, compared with £262,503 in Cottingham – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Brough And Elloughton is a flat at £117,800, while in Cottingham it is a flat at £124,650.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Cottingham (£247,616 vs £225,889).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brough And Elloughton prices grew faster — 34% vs 28%.

Cottingham has a crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Brough And Elloughton at 50.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brough And Elloughton 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.

Families may prefer Brough And Elloughton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cottingham. There are 4 schools in Brough And Elloughton and 4 in Cottingham.

Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cottingham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrough and ElloughtonCottingham
Total Schools44
Primary43
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in Cottingham and 448.6 Mbps in Brough And Elloughton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Brough And Elloughton and 98% in Cottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton and 98% in Cottingham.

Cottingham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (500 vs 449 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brough And Elloughton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Cottingham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Brough And Elloughton and £1,269 in Cottingham. 62.1% of homes in Brough And Elloughton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Cottingham.

Brough And Elloughton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,674 in Brough And Elloughton and £31,674 in Cottingham. The median age is 48.7 in Brough And Elloughton and 48.7 in Cottingham. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Brough And Elloughton versus 73.1% in Cottingham. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Brough And Elloughton and 54.2% in Cottingham.

IndicatorBrough and ElloughtonCottingham
Population11,75614,427
Median Age48.748.7
Median Household Income£31,674£31,674
Employment Rate54.2%54.2%
Owner Occupied73.1%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brough And Elloughton and Cottingham?
Brough And Elloughton and Cottingham are approximately 7.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brough And Elloughton or Cottingham?
Cottingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £262,503.
Is Brough And Elloughton or Cottingham safer?
Cottingham has the lower crime rate at 50.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brough And Elloughton or Cottingham?
Brough And Elloughton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brough And Elloughton or Cottingham?
Cottingham has faster average broadband at 500.0 Mbps.

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