The population of the town in 1792 was 1178 in 284 houses; in addition to being noted as a desirable place to live, the town was also noted as a centre of market gardening, supplying Hull.
The population of the town in 1792 was 1178 in 284 houses; at this time Cottingham was noted as a desirable place to live, and as having several notable houses. It was also noted as a centre of market gardening, supplying Hull.