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 miles6.5 km
- Grimsby 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Scunthorpe 16.8 miles27 km
- Bridlington 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Cleethorpes 22.4 miles36 km
- Beverley 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Goole 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Brough and Elloughton 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Driffield 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Immingham 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Hedon 9.6 miles15.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Cottingham South Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Cottingham North Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Skidby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Willerby Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Derringham Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Orchard Park Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- University Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Willerby and Kirk Ella Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bricknell Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dunswell Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Kirk Ella Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Cottingham
HU16 5QA, HU16 9AF, HU20 3WW, HU16 5GJ, HU16 5HF, HU16 4QA, HU16 5GG, HU16 5HJ, HU16 4QZ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 31.8 miles51.1 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 50.8 miles81.8 km
- Cottingham Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Beverley Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Cottingham Ad
- Hideout Apartment Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Kingston Theatre Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Lazaat Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hull United Kingdom 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Toby Carvery Hull by Innkeeper's Collection 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Tickton Grange Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Park Hotel & Apartments 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Holiday Inn Hull Marina 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The King's Head 4.1 miles6.6 km
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 miles5.3 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 6 miles9.7 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Normanby Park Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Grimston Hall Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 19.5 miles31.4 km