Ward in Burnley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.786, -2.31 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 79 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01282 (Burnley) |
The ward of Hapton with Park sits on the western edge of the borough of Burnley in Lancashire, north‑west England, combining the village of Hapton with the suburban Park area. It’s a mix of semi‑rural farmland, patches of post‑industrial housing and greenbelt, with countryside views towards Pendle Hill and the Pennines, and easy road access via the M65 for commuters heading into Burnley and beyond.
Historically the locality grew from agriculture into the 19th‑century coal and textile economy, leaving a legacy of workers’ cottages and community institutions; today it has a mixed social profile with local small businesses, active community groups and handy access to walking and cycling routes that take advantage of the surrounding open landscape.
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