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 miles37.1 km
- Liverpool 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Birkenhead 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Preston 9.3 miles15 km
- St. Helens 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Wigan 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Warrington 18 miles29 km
- Burnley 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Blackburn 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Blackpool 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Bolton 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Salford 20 miles32.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Eccleston Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Heskin Green Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Heskin Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Charnock Richard Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Ulnes Walton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Towngate Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Mossy Lea Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Coppull Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hilldale Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Chorley South West Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hunger Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
PR7 5LE, PR7 5UA, PR7 5HR, PR7 5WQ, PR7 5ET, PR7 5TB, PR7 5SL, PR7 5QP, PR7 5FS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Manchester Airport 26.5 miles42.7 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Chorley Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
- Heskin Pemberton's C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Eccleston St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- Eccleston Primary School Primary
- Christ Church Charnock Richard C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Lathom House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Dam Wood Forest 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Spring Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 9 miles14.5 km
- Old Wood Forest 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Deepdale Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km