Beverley vs Cottingham: which place suits you better?
Compare Beverley and Cottingham on housing costs, schools, rail access and the character of their centres.
Beverley place profile · Cottingham place profile
Key differences between Beverley and Cottingham
- Typical sold price
- Beverley: £251k · Cottingham: £183k · £68k difference
- Primary schools
- Beverley: 6 · Cottingham: 9
Living in Beverley vs Cottingham: at a glance
Cottingham has the lower typical sold price, at £183k compared with £251k in Beverley. Both places have strong school performance and rail access. Beverley’s character is shaped by its Minster, St Mary’s Church and the open land of Westwood, while Cottingham’s village centre is organised around the crossing of Hallgate and King Street.
Local character and setting
Beverley
Beverley’s central area sits between Beverley Minster and St Mary’s Church. Westwood adds a large area of common pasture on the edge of the town, including the Hurn and racecourse.
Sources: A Potted History of BeverleyCottingham
Cottingham’s village centre is formed around two Victorian high streets, Hallgate and King Street, which cross at its heart.
Sources: Cottingham - Visit East YorkshireWhich place may suit your priorities?
Beverley
- Historic centre between Beverley Minster and St Mary’s Church
- Westwood common pasture
Cottingham
- Lower typical house prices
- Village centre around Hallgate and King Street
House prices in Beverley and Cottingham
| Measure | Beverley | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sold price £68k difference | £251k · 2,283 sales | £183k · 1,490 sales |
| Detached homes £13k difference | £354k · 695 sales | £367k · 266 sales |
| Semi-detached homes £30k difference | £241k · 718 sales | £211k · 587 sales |
| Terraced homes £37k difference | £182k · 683 sales | £145k · 498 sales |
| Flats £30k difference | £149k · 187 sales | £119k · 139 sales |
Commuting from Beverley and Cottingham
| Measure | Beverley | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail access | Beverley | Cottingham |
Schools in Beverley and Cottingham
| Measure | Beverley | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | Strong school performance | Strong school performance |
| Primary schools 6 vs 9 in the local count | 6 rated schools included for this area | 9 rated schools included for this area |
| These counts cover rated schools linked to the local area used by Homestead. Nearby schools may also serve the area, and the figures do not represent catchments or admissions. | ||
| Secondary schools 3 vs 2 in the local count | 3 rated schools included for this area | 2 rated schools included for this area |
Everyday life and green space
| Measure | Beverley | Cottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Local markets | Cottingham Market |
The trade-off between Beverley and Cottingham
Cottingham is less expensive, while Beverley has the more strongly documented historic and open-space setting, centred on its churches and Westwood. Both have strong school performance and rail access; the school counts differ by stage rather than pointing consistently in one direction.