Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
Ward in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.638, -2.707 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 53 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
The area brings together the three villages of Eccleston, Heskin and Charnock Richard on the rural southern fringe of Chorley in Lancashire, a mix of rolling farmland, small woodlands and compact village centres. Eccleston offers a tidy high street feel with a parish church and local amenities, Heskin is noted for the moated Heskin Hall, and Charnock Richard sits close to the M6 with a motorway service area nearby, giving good road links into Preston and Manchester.
Historically agricultural, the communities still retain strong farming roots alongside a growing number of commuter households and small local businesses; village halls, sports clubs and seasonal events help sustain social life. The combination of historic buildings, quiet lanes and convenient transport makes the area a popular semi‑rural choice for families who want countryside living within easy reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.1 miles
- Liverpool 18.1 miles
- Birkenhead 22.7 miles
- Preston 9.3 miles
- St. Helens 13.3 miles
- Wigan 7.1 miles
- Warrington 18 miles
- Burnley 21.6 miles
- Blackburn 12.1 miles
- Blackpool 17.9 miles
- Bolton 11.5 miles
- Salford 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eccleston Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Heskin Green Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Heskin Parish 0.7 miles
- Charnock Richard Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Ulnes Walton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Towngate Built-up area 2 miles
- Mossy Lea Built-up area 2 miles
- Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ward 2 miles
- Coppull Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hilldale Parish 2.6 miles
- Chorley South West Ward 2.6 miles
- Hunger Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
PR7 5SF, PR7 5FS, PR7 5UF, PR7 5RY, PR7 5SH, PR7 5NS, PR7 5NH, PR7 5TW, PR7 5ND … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 21.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 26.5 miles
- Euxton Balshaw Lane Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Chorley Railway Station 3.4 miles
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Schools in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
- Christ Church Charnock Richard C of E Primary School Primary
- Eccleston Primary School Primary
- Eccleston St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- Heskin Pemberton's C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles
- Lathom House Estate 6.7 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.8 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 8.6 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 8.8 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 8.9 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 9 miles
- Old Wood Forest 9.1 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 9.3 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 9.4 miles