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 miles
- Preston 13 miles
- Oldham 19 miles
- Wigan 18 miles
- Burnley 6.2 miles
- Blackburn 4.1 miles
- Bolton 11.5 miles
- Salford 18.7 miles
- Rochdale 13.1 miles
- Halifax 20.9 miles
- Bury 12 miles
- Sale 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Church Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Central Ward 0.6 miles
- St. Andrew's Ward 0.8 miles
- Spring Hill Ward 0.9 miles
- Milnshaw Ward 1 mile
- Oswaldtwistle Built-up area 1 mile
- Peel Ward 1.1 miles
- Accrington Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Clayton-le-Moors Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Barnfield Ward 1.5 miles
- Rishton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Immanuel Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Church
BB5 1TF, BB5 4AW, BB5 1SN, BB5 0TA, BB5 1RZ, BB5 4BY, BB5 0TH, BB5 4JN, BB5 4HQ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 28.2 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.6 miles
- Church and Oswaldtwistle Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Accrington Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near Church Ad
- Northcote 5 4.4 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Blackburn 3 2 miles
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 4.5 miles
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 6.3 miles
- Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa 4 0.8 miles
- Oyo Castle Hotel, Accrington 4 0.9 miles
- The Lawrence Hotel 4.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel Burnley M65 Jct10 3 5.9 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 5.4 miles
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 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 4.1 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 4.6 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 6.2 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 6.8 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- School Stadium 11.8 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 12.4 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 12.5 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 12.7 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles