Cottingham vs Hedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hedon is about 18% cheaper on average. Cottingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottingham
£262,503
Hedon
£222,208
Crime Rate
Cottingham
50.7
Hedon
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottingham
100.0%
Hedon
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottingham
500
Hedon
331.1
EPC Rating
Cottingham
70.8
Hedon
70.4
Median Income
Cottingham
£31,674
Hedon
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Hedon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £222,208 versus £262,503 in Cottingham. The most affordable entry point in Cottingham is a flat at £124,650, while in Hedon it is a flat at £110,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Cottingham (£247,616 vs £178,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.7 offences per 1,000 people, Cottingham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hedon's 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottingham is violent-crime, while in Hedon 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 0% in Hedon.
Cottingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottingham | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cottingham enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Hedon lags behind at 331.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cottingham and 90.9% in Hedon. Gigabit availability stands at 98% in Cottingham and 60.5% in Hedon.
Cottingham is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (500 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cottingham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Hedon's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Cottingham and £1,144 in Hedon. 62.1% of homes in Cottingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hedon.
Hedon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cottingham has a population of 14,427 while Hedon has 8,117. Median household income is £31,674 in Cottingham and £29,361.5 in Hedon. The median age is 48.7 in Cottingham and 44.3 in Hedon. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Cottingham and 54.7% in Hedon.
| Indicator | Cottingham | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,427 | 8,117 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 26.1% |
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