CottinghamHU20
East Riding of Yorkshire · Yorkshire and The Humber
HU20 in Cottingham, Yorkshire and The Humber, shows a trajectory score of 52.9/100, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The district exhibits latent gentrification characteristics, with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation significantly. Over five years, rents have increased at 3.9% compound annual growth rate against modest property price growth of 1.4%, indicating stronger returns through lettings than sales. Population growth has remained subdued at 1.0% over the same period. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market with constrained capital appreciation, relevant for investors prioritising yield over long-term property value increases.
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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 52/100, driven mainly by demand.
5 planning applications submitted in HU20 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Erection of a single storey building for use as 2no. holiday accommodation units in connection with livery business following demolition of existing buildingMar 2026 · pending
- Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of single storey extension to rear following removal of existing conservatoryJun 2026 · pending
- Erection of replacement dwellingApr 2026 · pending
Cottingham (HU20) common questions
Is Cottingham up and coming?
Cottingham (HU20) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 38% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.2 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 94/100 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 (HU20) 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 (HU20) is £689 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cottingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hull (HU10), Cottingham (HU16), North Ferriby (HU14), Brigg (DN20), Hessle (HU13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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