Cottingham vs Gilberdyke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gilberdyke is about 15% cheaper on average. Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottingham
£262,503
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Crime Rate
Cottingham
50.7
Gilberdyke
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottingham
100.0%
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottingham
500
Gilberdyke
448.6
EPC Rating
Cottingham
70.8
Gilberdyke
70.8
Median Income
Cottingham
£31,674
Gilberdyke
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Gilberdyke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £227,971 versus £262,503 in Cottingham. The most affordable entry point in Cottingham is a flat at £124,650, while in Gilberdyke it is a terraced at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Cottingham (£378,265 vs £295,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.5 offences per 1,000 people, Gilberdyke is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cottingham's 50.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottingham is violent-crime, while in Gilberdyke 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 favours Cottingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Gilberdyke.
Cottingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottingham | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cottingham enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Gilberdyke lags behind at 448.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cottingham and 94.6% in Gilberdyke. Gigabit availability stands at 98% in Cottingham and 88.1% in Gilberdyke.
Cottingham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (500 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cottingham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Gilberdyke's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Cottingham and £1,269 in Gilberdyke. 62.1% of homes in Cottingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Gilberdyke.
Cottingham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cottingham has a population of 14,427 while Gilberdyke has 3,028. Median household income is £31,674 in Cottingham and £31,674 in Gilberdyke. The median age is 48.7 in Cottingham and 48.7 in Gilberdyke. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Cottingham and 54.2% in Gilberdyke.
| Indicator | Cottingham | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,427 | 3,028 |
| 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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