Wheelton
Built-up area in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.683, -2.609 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 59 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
Wheelton is a small village in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, set on the edge of the Pennine foothills. It sits close to the hamlets of White Coppice and the open moorland of Rivington and Anglezarke, so the area is popular with walkers and offers sweeping views and reservoir scenery rather than heavy urban development.
Historically the settlement grew from rural and small-scale industrial roots, and today retains a strong village feel with a tight-knit community, local clubs and limited local shops; many residents commute to nearby towns for work. The mix of countryside access, preserved historic character and proximity to Chorley makes it appealing for those who want rural living within reach of regional centres.
Postcode districts covering Wheelton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 21.7 miles
- Liverpool 22.8 miles
- Preston 7.3 miles
- Oldham 23.1 miles
- St. Helens 17.1 miles
- Wigan 9.7 miles
- Warrington 20.4 miles
- Burnley 16.6 miles
- Blackburn 7.1 miles
- Blackpool 19.2 miles
- Bolton 9.4 miles
- Salford 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heapey Parish 0.8 miles
- Whittle-le-Woods Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Higher Wheelton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Chorley North East Ward 1.3 miles
- Chorley North & Astley Ward 1.6 miles
- Buckshaw & Whittle Ward 1.7 miles
- Brinscall Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Brindle Parish 1.9 miles
- Astley Village Parish 2.1 miles
- Withnell Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chorley East Ward 2.2 miles
- Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Wheelton
PR6 8ER, PR6 8LR, PR6 8HZ, PR6 8HG, PR6 8ES, PR6 8LW, PR6 8HD, PR6 8LQ, PR6 8EJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 26.6 miles
- Chorley Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Euxton Balshaw Lane Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Wheelton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 3.1 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 3.4 miles
- The Hinds Head Hotel 4.9 miles
- The Hartwood Hall Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.5 miles
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 3 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 6.2 miles
- Astley Bank Hotel 5.8 miles
- Shaw Hill Golf Resort & Spa Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 6.5 miles
Schools in Wheelton
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ewood Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.8 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 6.9 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 7.4 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 9.7 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 10.4 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 11.3 miles
- Lathom House Estate 11.7 miles
- School Stadium 13.1 miles
- Claughton Estate 13.4 miles