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Nestled in the north-west of England, Cottam is a charming district on the outskirts of Preston, Lancashire — approximately 3 miles northwest of Preston’s city centre and about 2 miles west of Fulwood.
One of Cottam’s most significant heritage landmarks is the church of St Andrew & Blessed George Haydock, reflecting the village’s deep historical roots.
Named partly after George Haydock, a Catholic priest and martyr from the area, the church stands as a testament to the community’s longstanding history and cultural heritage.
Modern Cottam today is known as a peaceful, family-friendly residential neighbourhood within Preston. Local residents enjoy tree-lined streets, dog-friendly public spaces, and a balanced mix of community life and countryside access — all while being well connected to Preston and neighbouring Fulwood.
Looking to the future, Cottam Parkway railway station is a proposed development intended to improve transport links for the growing community. If built, it would boost connectivity across Preston and beyond.
Selling your house can be hard – from the tiring search for the right buyer to the lengthy conveyancing process.
Let our estate agent team in Cottam take care of the process, helping you to avoid common pitfalls and allowing you to sell your home for its full value.
Being a landlord isn’t always easy. Allow our Cottam letting agents to take care of your key concerns, from tenant finding and maintenance, to legal compliance and paperwork.
Our property management services ensure your rental property stays profitable for the long term.
At Clarkson Holden, we pride ourselves on being the go-to estate agents for the thriving Cottam community. Whether you are looking to sell a contemporary family home in the prestigious Bartle Meadows by Morris Homes or a stunning property in the sought-after Calder Rise development by David Wilson Homes, our team provides the hyper-local expertise you need to achieve the best market value.
We don’t just work here; we know every corner of the PR4 landscape. From the morning school run at Cottam Primary School to weekend strolls along the scenic Lancaster Canal walks, we understand exactly why buyers are flocking to this area.
Our recent sales success spans the heart of the village, with extensive property expertise on Hoyles Lane, Haydocks Lane, and Cottam Way. If you’re looking for an independent agent that combines Fulwood’s professional reach with a “boots on the ground” knowledge of Cottam’s unique property market, Gregg and the team are here to help.
Originally a rural farming community, Cottam was dominated by farms and smallholdings for centuries.
Its name comes from Old English — cot + um, meaning “the cottages” — first recorded as Cotun in 1230.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the landscape changed dramatically.
What was mostly open fields has largely transformed into residential developments with new housing estates, community facilities, and green spaces, making Cottam a popular area for families and professionals alike.
Cottam has embraced its identity with public sculptures and heritage art scattered across trails and parks. These works — created by artists such as Thompson Dagnall and others — often draw on medieval themes, connecting modern Cottam with its historic past.
This blend of history and art makes walking around Cottam’s parks and pathways a delight for both locals and visitors.
Beyond the neighbourhood itself, Cottam sits among the attractive Lancashire countryside — ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and exploring nearby parks and country landscapes.
Fulwood features a varied housing stock that reflects its development from the mid-Victorian era onwards. The Fulwood Conservation Area contains some of Lancashire’s finest Victorian buildings, including grand villas built by wealthy Preston industrialists.
Elsewhere, you will find Edwardian terraces, inter-war semi-detached homes, and modern estates developed from the 1970s onwards when the Central Lancashire New Town proposals opened up new land for building. Period properties along Garstang Road and the streets around Sharoe Green often feature bay windows, decorative brickwork and generous gardens.
Developments: Fulwood has seen considerable expansion in recent decades. The Longsands area was developed as a large residential estate, whilst the B6241 corridor has attracted commercial development including the Fulwood Central retail and leisure park,
which opened in 2019 and has since expanded with additional retail units and dining options. Ongoing housing developments continue in the areas between Fulwood and Broughton, with new family homes being built on former agricultural land.
Property prices: According to Rightmove, the average property price in Fulwood over the past year was approximately £232,000. Semi-detached homes, which make up the majority of sales, sold for an average of around £222K. Detached properties commanded higher prices at approximately £324K, whilst terraced homes averaged around £155K.
The most sought-after roads, including those in the Sharoe Green area and near Moor Park, can see properties selling for considerably more, with some homes on premium streets reaching £400K+.
Fulwood benefits from good transport links, with bus services connecting the suburb to Preston city centre and the wider area, whilst the nearby motorway network provides straightforward routes to Manchester, Liverpool and beyond.
For more information about the transport options in Fulwood, take a look here.
Fulwood and its immediate surroundings offer a good selection of places to visit, from historic parks and military heritage to natural landscapes just beyond the suburb’s boundaries.
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Kane Lea salesWe recently purchased our new home in Cottam through Clarkson Holden and couldn’t be happier with the service we received. As first-time buyers, we had lots of questions and the team were incredibly patient and helpful throughout the whole process.... read more
Louis JonesWe are currently selling our house with Clarkson Holden and chose them due to Greg’s professional and confident manner when valuing the property. We have since dealt mainly with Jane and... read more
Joanne HalliwellVery attentive and responsive service with my house sale in Fulwood! A special thanks to Lauren and Jane who were always amazing. Thank you.
Charlotte MckennaThe sale of the property was sold in 10 days of listing. Everything went very easy with no trouble at all. Margaret c
Margaret ClitheroeWhat a perfect team. Couldn’t ask for better service.
david sharrockMy husband is blind and we were looking for a home. Lauren at Clarkson Holden went above and beyond to make property viewing as accessibility as possible. She was friendly... read more
Rachel DavidsonLauren and the team were amazing, great work!
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