CottinghamHU16
East Riding of Yorkshire · Yorkshire and The Humber
HU16 covers Cottingham, a suburb northwest of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Over the past five years, the district has demonstrated modest price growth at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 3.9% CAGR. Population has increased by 1.0% over the same period. The postcode scores 48.9 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 42nd percentile nationally, indicating average market dynamics. The area currently sits in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of accelerating property-led transformation. These figures reflect a relatively stable but unexceptional market dynamic compared to national performance.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Cottingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by demand.
31 planning applications submitted in HU16 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes proposing 4 homes, 3 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Variation of Condition 25 (Approved Plans), 18 (Frames and Glazing Bars) and Removal of Condition 15 (Joinery Details) of Planning Permission 23/02563/PLF (Erection of 2 detached dwellings with detached garages and conversion of existing barn to create 4 dwellings with 2 carports and associated access and works) to amend window and door materialsMar 2026 · pending
- Erection of a dwelling and detached garage (Resubmission of 25/03357/PLF)Feb 2026 · granted
- Erection of a dwelling, widening of existing vehicular access (dropped kerb) and associated landscaping worksJan 2026 · refused
Cottingham (HU16) common questions
Is Cottingham up and coming?
Cottingham (HU16) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 61% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Cottingham safe?
Cottingham has a safety score of 47/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cottingham?
The average property price in Cottingham (HU16) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cottingham?
The median monthly rent in Cottingham (HU16) is £689 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cottingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hull (HU6), Hull (HU10), Hull (HU5), Hull (HU4), Cottingham (HU20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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