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 miles
- St. Helens 23.5 miles
- Wigan 17.5 miles
- Burnley 21.1 miles
- Blackburn 11.5 miles
- Blackpool 10.5 miles
- Bolton 18.9 miles
- Southport 14.5 miles
- Bury 23.3 miles
- Morecambe 19.8 miles
- Lancaster 18 miles
- Leigh 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ingol & Cottam Ward 0.4 miles
- Ingol and Tanterton Parish 0.9 miles
- Lea Parish 1 mile
- Lea & Larches Ward 1.4 miles
- Cadley Ward 1.4 miles
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ashton Ward 1.7 miles
- Lea Town Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Greyfriars Ward 1.8 miles
- Fulwood Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Broughton Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Cottam
PR4 0EJ, PR4 0QU, PR4 0WD, PR4 0PX, PR4 0DG, PR4 0NF, PR4 0FP, PR4 0QT, PR4 0DY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 31.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 36 miles
- Salwick Station 2.2 miles
- Preston Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Cottam Ad
- St Andrews house Hotel 1.6 miles
- Lea Gate 1.7 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Claremont Preston 3 1.6 miles
- No.10 Preston 5 3.2 miles
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.2 miles
- Delta Hotels Preston 4 2.3 miles
- Fern Lodge 2 2 miles
- Ibis Preston North 3 2.2 miles
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 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 3.2 miles
- Claughton Estate 5.9 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.3 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 11.3 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 11.7 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.7 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 11.9 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 13.5 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 13.7 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 13.9 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles