Pleasington
Parish in Blackburn with Darwen, England
| Coordinates: | 53.741, -2.541 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 64 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
Pleasington is a small, largely rural parish on the western edge of the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, a short drive from Blackburn. It occupies rolling farmland and wooded valleys that are popular for walking and outdoor leisure, so it feels distinctly countryside despite being within easy commuting distance of larger towns and Manchester.
The area is best known for its early‑19th‑century Roman Catholic church, Pleasington Priory, and a scatter of historic farmhouses and local buildings. Village life centres on community amenities and sports clubs, while the local economy mixes agriculture and small businesses with many residents travelling to nearby urban centres for work.
Postcode districts covering Pleasington
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Preston 7 miles11.3 km
- Oldham 22.8 miles36.6 km
- St. Helens 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Wigan 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Warrington 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Burnley 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Blackburn 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Blackpool 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Bolton 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Salford 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Rochdale 17.4 miles27.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Livesey with Pleasington Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Livesey Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Mill Hill & Moorgate Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Billinge & Beardwood Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wensley Fold Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ewood Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Mellor Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Shear Brow & Corporation Park Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Blackburn Central Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Hoghton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Blackburn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Myerscough Smithy Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Pleasington
BB2 5JQ, BB2 5JJ, BB2 6RD, BB2 6RF, BB2 6AF, BB2 6QU, BB2 6QY, BB2 6QD, BB2 5JG … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30.9 miles49.7 km
- Pleasington Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Cherry Tree Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
Hotels near Pleasington Ad
- Northcote 5 6 miles9.7 km
- Stanley House Hotel & Spa 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Best Western Hotel 99 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Astley Bank Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Blackburn 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Winckley Stays 5 6.6 miles10.7 km
Schools in Pleasington
- Westholme School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Ewood Park Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Deepdale Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Claughton Estate 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- School Stadium 13.5 miles21.8 km