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 miles
- St. Helens 23.1 miles
- Wigan 17.1 miles
- Burnley 21.1 miles
- Blackburn 11.5 miles
- Blackpool 10.6 miles
- Bolton 18.7 miles
- Southport 14.1 miles
- Bury 23.1 miles
- Morecambe 20.2 miles
- Lancaster 18.4 miles
- Leigh 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cottam Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Lea Parish 0.6 miles
- Lea & Larches Ward 0.9 miles
- Ingol and Tanterton Parish 1 mile
- Ashton Ward 1.4 miles
- Cadley Ward 1.5 miles
- Lea Town Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Greyfriars Ward 2 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Fulwood Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Howick & Priory Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ingol & Cottam
PR2 3YE, PR2 3UA, PR4 0AB, PR2 3UB, PR2 3ZR, PR2 3ZU, PR2 3GA, PR2 7EX, PR4 0PE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 31.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 35.7 miles
- Salwick Station 2.2 miles
- Preston Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels in Ingol & Cottam Ad
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 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 3.2 miles
- Claughton Estate 6.3 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 11.2 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.6 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 11.7 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 11.8 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 13.1 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 13.3 miles
- Old Wood Forest 13.6 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 13.7 miles