Typical 3-bed house£252kacross Cottingham
Cheapest districtHU163-bed house £250k
Sold last year162homes in Cottingham
Prices in East Riding of Yorkshire+1.6%on a year ago
A typical 3-bedroom house in Cottingham sold for £252,000 over the last five years, in today's money. The same home costs £250k in HU16 and £294k in HU20, so where you look matters more than almost anything else.
For the most space for your money, look at HU16: about 93 m² for a typical £250k. HU16 is the busiest market, with 154 sales last year.
Prices in East Riding of Yorkshire are up 1.6% on a year ago. Renting a 3-bedroom home costs about £799 a month; a 90% mortgage on the typical 3-bed house would be around £1,149 a month at 4.5% over 30 years.
Questions about buying in Cottingham
How much is a 3-bedroom house in Cottingham?
About £252,000 across Cottingham, from sales in the last five years in today's money. It ranges from £250k in HU16 to £294k in HU20.
What is the cheapest area of Cottingham to buy a house?
For a 3-bedroom house: HU16 (£250k), HU20 (£294k).
Are house prices going up in Cottingham?
In East Riding of Yorkshire, prices are up 1.6% on a year ago and up 14.7% over five years, according to the UK House Price Index (July 2026).
Which postcode in Cottingham is best for families?
On school results and price together: HU16 (3-bed house £250k, best primary nearby 64% at the expected standard against 64% across England); HU20 (3-bed house £294k, best primary nearby 64% at the expected standard against 64% across England).
Is Cottingham a good place to buy a house?
What the numbers say: a typical 3-bedroom house costs £252,000, prices are up 1.6% on a year ago, renting a 3-bedroom home costs about £799 a month against roughly £1,149 for a 90% mortgage, and 162 homes sold last year, so there is a real choice. Prices vary from £250k to £294k between districts, so the area you pick matters most.
How many homes sell in Cottingham each year?
162 homes sold across its 2 postcode districts in the last year, the most in HU16.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data matched to the EPC register, UK House Price Index (July 2026), ONS private rents (August 2026). The mortgage figure is an illustration, not advice.