Church
Ward in Hyndburn, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.756, -2.387 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 74 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
Church is a compact urban ward on the eastern edge of Hyndburn in Lancashire, sitting between Accrington and Oswaldtwistle. Its position close to the M65 and the East Lancashire rail line (served at Church and Oswaldtwistle station) makes it a convenient commuter base for nearby towns while still being a short drive from surrounding countryside and moorland.
Historically the area grew up with the cotton and textile industries, and you can still see Victorian terraces and former mill buildings that have been repurposed or redeveloped. Today it feels like a small, community‑focused place with local shops, social clubs and a mix of light industry and residential areas, reflecting both its industrial past and ongoing modest regeneration efforts.
Postcode districts covering Church
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Preston 13 miles20.9 km
- Oldham 19 miles30.5 km
- Wigan 18 miles29 km
- Burnley 6.2 miles10 km
- Blackburn 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Bolton 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Salford 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Rochdale 13.1 miles21 km
- Halifax 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Bury 12 miles19.3 km
- Sale 23.3 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Church Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Central Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- St. Andrew's Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Spring Hill Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Milnshaw Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Oswaldtwistle Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Peel Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Accrington Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Clayton-le-Moors Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Barnfield Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rishton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Immanuel Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Church
BB5 4JP, BB5 0DL, BB5 4SA, BB5 4AA, BB5 0BW, BB5 4RZ, BB5 0FY, BB5 4DU, BB5 0FN … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 28.2 miles45.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.6 miles49.2 km
- Church and Oswaldtwistle Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Accrington Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels near Church Ad
- Northcote 5 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Blackburn 3 2 miles3.3 km
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Oyo Castle Hotel, Accrington 3 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa 4 0.8 miles1.4 km
- The Lawrence Hotel 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel Burnley M65 Jct10 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Church
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Primary
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 6.2 miles10 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- School Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Deepdale Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Gigg Lane Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km