Cottingham vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Immingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottingham
£262,503
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Cottingham
50.7
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottingham
100.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottingham
500
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Cottingham
70.8
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Cottingham
£31,674
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £177,323, Immingham undercuts Cottingham (£262,503) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cottingham is a flat at £124,650, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 128% pricier in Cottingham (£124,650 vs £54,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Immingham prices grew faster — 35% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberImmingham has a crime rate of 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Cottingham at 50.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottingham is violent-crime, while in Immingham 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 HumberOf the 4 schools in Cottingham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Immingham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cottingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottingham | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cottingham averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Immingham's 427.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cottingham and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 98% in Cottingham and 84.7% in Immingham.
Cottingham is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (500 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cottingham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Immingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Cottingham and £1,208 in Immingham. 62.1% of homes in Cottingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.
Immingham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Cottingham and £30,353.5 in Immingham. The median age is 48.7 in Cottingham and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Cottingham and 54.4% in Immingham. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Cottingham versus 65.7% in Immingham. Cottingham has a population of 14,427 and Immingham has 9,770.
| Indicator | Cottingham | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,427 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 22.8% |
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