Cossall
| Cossall | |
|---|---|
| Village and civil parish | |
View towards St Catherine's Church, Cossall | |
Parish map | |
Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| Area | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| Population | 562 (2021 Census) |
| • Density | 271/sq mi (105/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK 4842 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) SSE |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Settlements |
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| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode district | NG16 |
| Dialling code | 0115 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Cossall Parish Council |
Cossall /kɒʃəl/ is a village and civil parish 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Ilkeston in Nottinghamshire, England. The 2001 census recorded a parish population of 612, reducing slightly to 606 at the 2011 census, and further to 562 at the 2021 census. There is also a ward of Broxtowe Council called Cossall and Kimberley. The population is listed under Kimberley. North of the hamlet is a slag heap formed of tons of waste extracted from local coal mines.