Are 36 links from one site to nested pages better than one link to the root domain?

[Brian_Worger]

I have a Driving School website www.1stclassdriving.co.uk.

The site is structured geographically with 36 area pages, one
page per area post code and one page per Driving Instructor.

I am trying to develop links and have found a site (da91 pa
63) where I can create area links to each of my area pages if I
wish.

Is it best to just create one link to the root page or
should I create 36 individual links to each area page? - which is most valuable?

[danbocain]

People don't mind "category" pages. You might find it better to have a button that says "Select Your Region" which leads to a page with the 36 links on it (and include a bit of text, so it's not just a page of links - good for users and search engines to develop relevance with).  This will help with how your PR gets spread across your deeper pages.

[Brian_Worger]

I currently have a home page with a "select your area" link to the area pages. Are you saying that it would be better to create 36 links form the directory site

Are you saying that it would be better to create 36 links pointing to the home page or make 36 links pointing to the individual area pages?