About Cottingham

Cottingham is a village located in Northamptonshire, England, within the postcode area of LE16. It is situated approximately three miles south of the market town of Market Harborough. The village features a mix of residential properties, local amenities, and green spaces, making it a pleasant place for both residents and visitors. The community is served by a primary school, a church, and a few local shops, providing essential services to its inhabitants. Cottingham is also surrounded by countryside, offering opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. The village maintains a peaceful atmosphere, making it suitable for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being close to larger towns.

School Ratings in Cottingham

Families in Cottingham have access to 38 local schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cottingham

Homes sell for an average of £240K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £215K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Cottingham

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Cottingham, with 20 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Cottingham

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Cottingham among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cottingham

Broadband services in Cottingham range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,238 sales

Average Price £240K
£1K — £7.53M
Detached £330K 946
Semi £215K 1,238
Terraced £156K 632
Flat £109K 316

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

25 Primary
6 Secondary
7 Other
Cottingham Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Bringhurst Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Lodge Park Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.5 miles Red Kite Academy Good 1.6 miles Exeter Primary School 1.7 miles Woodnewton 1.7 miles Woodnewton- A Learning Community Primary Good 1.7 miles St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Beanfield Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Maplefields Academy Outstanding 1.9 miles Kingswood Secondary Academy Secondary Good 2.1 miles Studfall Junior Academy Primary 2.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cottingham IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Cottingham experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,027 Children (0-15) 16%
29,600 Working Age 60%
15,292 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Cottingham 75 crimes · March 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Cottingham is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

22 Violence & Sexual Offences
20 Shoplifting
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Other Crime
3 Other Theft
3 Public Order
2 Burglary
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Drugs
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Corby Train Station 3.2 miles
Market Harborough Train Station 6.9 miles
Kettering Train Station 7.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Middleton 0.6 miles East Carlton 0.9 miles Bringhurst 1.2 miles Rockingham 1.4 miles Drayton 1.4 miles Great Easton 1.9 miles Carlton Purlieus 2 miles Wilbarston 2.2 miles Caldecott 2.2 miles Corby 2.6 miles Ashley 3.1 miles Stoke Albany 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Harborough
County Leicestershire
Ward Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden
Constituency Harborough
Parish Harborough, unparished area
Region East Midlands

Streets in Cottingham 30 shown View all streets

Albert Row 1 Allanson Drive 2 Apple Croft 1 Apple Tree Walk 1 Applegarth Mews 1 Arlington Avenue 2 Arncliffe Way 1 Arras Drive 1 Awmand Green 1 Bacon Garth lane 1 Badgers Wood 2 Bailey Lane 1 Barker Close 1 Baynard Avenue 1 Beechdale 1 Beltham Close 1 Beverley Bypass 2 Beverley Road 2 Birdsall Close 1 Bondyke Close 2 Brantingham Close 1 Broad Lane Close 1 Brockenhurst Avenue 1 Brookland Park 1 Burdale Walk 1 Burton Road 5 Butterfield Mews 1 Canada Drive 3 Canongate 1 Carisbrooke Avenue 1

Postcodes in Cottingham 50 shown View all postcodes

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