Cottingham
Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.784, -0.421 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 04 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01482 (Hull) |
Cottingham is a sizeable village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, lying just a few miles north‑west of Hull. Often described as one of the largest villages in England, it has medieval roots and a prominent parish church whose tower marks the skyline, with a Victorian-era expansion when prosperous Hull merchants built suburban villas. Its setting combines suburban streets with accessible green space, and many residents commute into Hull for work, making the local economy a mix of independent shops, small businesses and commuter services.
Community life in Cottingham is lively, supported by schools, sports clubs, parks and a modest high street of cafes and pubs; there are regular local events and active civic groups. The village is served by a railway station on the line towards Scarborough, giving straightforward links for leisure as well as commuting, and its blend of historic character and modern amenities keeps it popular with families and professionals alike.
Postcode districts covering Cottingham
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 4 miles
- Grimsby 20.2 miles
- Scunthorpe 16.8 miles
- Bridlington 23.1 miles
- Cleethorpes 22.4 miles
- Beverley 3.9 miles
- Goole 19.4 miles
- Brough and Elloughton 6.9 miles
- Driffield 15.3 miles
- Barton-upon-Humber 6.8 miles
- Immingham 14.6 miles
- Hedon 9.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cottingham South Ward 0.6 miles
- Cottingham North Ward 0.8 miles
- Skidby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Willerby Parish 1.8 miles
- Derringham Ward 1.9 miles
- Orchard Park Ward 1.9 miles
- University Ward 2.1 miles
- Willerby and Kirk Ella Ward 2.2 miles
- Bricknell Ward 2.3 miles
- Dunswell Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Kirk Ella Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Cottingham
HU16 5RR, HU16 4JD, HU16 4HX, HU16 5EN, HU16 5HL, HU16 5UX, HU16 5EJ, HU16 4QT, HU16 4NF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 31.8 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 50.8 miles
- Cottingham Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Beverley Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Cottingham Ad
- Kingston Theatre Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hull 4 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre 3 4.1 miles
- Lazaat Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- Ibis Hull - City Centre 2 4.3 miles
- Old Grey Mare Inn 2 2.3 miles
- The Beverley Arms Hotel 5 4.2 miles
- The Whittington & Cat 4 4.5 miles
- Endsleigh Park 2.8 miles
Schools in Cottingham
- Bacon Garth Primary School Primary
- Cottingham High School Secondary
- Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Primary
- Westfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boothferry Park Stadium 3.3 miles
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Swine Priory Historic site 6 miles
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 6.7 miles
- Normanby Park Estate 14 miles
- Grimston Hall Estate 14.2 miles
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 15.4 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 15.5 miles
- Glanford Park Stadium 17.6 miles
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 19.5 miles