Ingol & Cottam
Ward in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.78, -2.765 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
The ward of Ingol & Cottam sits to the north‑west of Preston in Lancashire, and is primarily a suburban, residential area. It combines established neighbourhoods with relatively recent housing developments, and has the usual local amenities such as schools, shops and community centres that serve a largely family‑orientated population.
Cottam was once a small rural settlement absorbed by Preston’s outward growth, and the area still benefits from pockets of green space and a semi‑suburban feel. Many residents commute into the city and to nearby business parks, while active local groups and sports clubs contribute to a strong community spirit; housing growth and neighbourhood regeneration have been recurring themes in recent years.
Postcode districts covering Ingol & Cottam
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Helens 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Wigan 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Burnley 21.1 miles34 km
- Blackburn 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Blackpool 10.6 miles17 km
- Bolton 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Southport 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Bury 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Morecambe 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Lancaster 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Leigh 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cottam Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Lea Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Lea & Larches Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ingol and Tanterton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Ashton Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Cadley Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lea Town Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Greyfriars Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Clifton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fulwood Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Howick & Priory Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Ingol & Cottam
PR4 0GF, PR4 0SS, PR4 0WL, PR2 3ZS, PR4 0NX, PR2 7BL, PR4 0EJ, PR4 0JX, PR4 0NW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Manchester Airport 35.7 miles57.4 km
- Salwick Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Preston Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Ingol & Cottam Ad
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Winckley Stays 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3.1 miles5 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Lea Gate 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Ingol & Cottam
- Cottam Primary School Primary
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Primary
- Ingol Community Primary School Primary
- Lea Neeld's Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
- Pool House Community Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Deepdale Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Claughton Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.7 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 11.2 miles18 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dam Wood Forest 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Old Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km