Cottingham vs Hornsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hornsea is about 15% 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
Hornsea
£227,415
Crime Rate
Cottingham
50.7
Hornsea
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottingham
100.0%
Hornsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottingham
500
Hornsea
483
EPC Rating
Cottingham
70.8
Hornsea
70.8
Median Income
Cottingham
£31,674
Hornsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Hornsea is £227,415, which is 15% less than Cottingham at £262,503. The most affordable entry point in Cottingham is a flat at £124,650, while in Hornsea it is a flat at £134,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Cottingham (£378,265 vs £286,192).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hornsea prices grew faster — 45% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Cottingham (50.7 per 1,000) compared to Hornsea (50.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cottingham is violent-crime, while in Hornsea 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 HumberCottingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hornsea. Cottingham has 4 schools in total, while Hornsea has 3.
Cottingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hornsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottingham | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottingham offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 483.0 Mbps in Hornsea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cottingham and 99.4% in Hornsea. Gigabit availability stands at 98% in Cottingham and 96% in Hornsea.
Cottingham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (500 vs 483 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cottingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Hornsea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Cottingham and £1,269 in Hornsea. 62.1% of homes in Cottingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Hornsea.
Cottingham 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 Cottingham and £31,674 in Hornsea. The median age is 48.7 in Cottingham and 48.7 in Hornsea. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Cottingham and 54.2% in Hornsea. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Cottingham versus 73.1% in Hornsea.
| Indicator | Cottingham | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,427 | 8,797 |
| 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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