Brough and Elloughton vs Cottingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCottingham 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Brough and Elloughton | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brough and Elloughton | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,756 | 14,427 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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