Cottam
Built-up area in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.786, -2.764 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Cottam is a suburb on the north-west edge of Preston in Lancashire, England. Originally a small agricultural settlement, it expanded with 20th‑century housing and now sits where patches of farmland meet suburban green space, giving a mix of older cottages and more modern estates.
Today it is largely a commuter residential area for the city, with local shops, a primary school and community facilities, regular bus links into Preston and easy access to nearby towns. The community blends long‑standing residents and younger families, and benefits from nearby parks and footpaths that help keep a village‑like feel despite close proximity to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Cottam
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Helens 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Wigan 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Burnley 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Blackburn 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Blackpool 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Bolton 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Southport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Bury 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Morecambe 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Lancaster 18 miles29 km
- Leigh 22.2 miles35.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ingol & Cottam Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Ingol and Tanterton Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Lea Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Lea & Larches Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Cadley Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ashton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lea Town Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Greyfriars Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Fulwood Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Clifton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Broughton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Cottam
PR4 0NL, PR4 0JR, PR4 0GG, PR4 0QP, PR4 0HJ, PR4 0DU, PR4 0WF, PR4 0LD, PR4 0RB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 31.5 miles50.7 km
- Manchester Airport 36 miles57.9 km
- Salwick Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Preston Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Cottam Ad
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Winckley Stays 5 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Lea Gate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
Schools in Cottam
- Cottam Primary School Primary
- Lea Neeld's Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Deepdale Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Claughton Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.3 miles15 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dam Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km