Lying to the south-west of Leeds city centre, Cottingley is a residential neighbourhood within the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It sits in an area characterised largely by housing streets, and its position places it within reasonable reach of the broader Leeds urban area, with surrounding communities spread across the south-west corridor of the city.
The Local Area
The streets of Cottingley are predominantly made up of residential housing, giving the neighbourhood a settled, everyday character typical of many inner and mid-ring suburbs in Leeds. Nearby populated places connect Cottingley to the wider network of communities that make up this part of West Yorkshire, making it straightforward to move between the neighbourhood and surrounding areas by road or local bus services.
Getting Around
Cottingley is well placed for access into Leeds city centre and to other parts of the south-west Leeds area. The neighbourhood has its own railway station, Cottingley railway station, on the Calder Valley line, giving residents a direct rail link into Leeds. The interactive map of the area gives a useful overview of the local streets and nearby locations for anyone planning a visit or looking to navigate the neighbourhood.