Heaton-with-Oxcliffe
Parish in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.048, -2.847 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 44 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01524 (Lancaster) |
Heaton-with-Oxcliffe is a small civil parish just west of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, sitting on the coastal fringe by the mouth of the River Lune and looking out towards Morecambe Bay. The geography is defined by gently rolling farmland, salt marsh and estuarine reedbeds, giving the area a noticeably rural and maritime feel and making it attractive for wildlife and walkers who enjoy bay and river views.
Traditionally farming and small-scale estuary-related activity have shaped local life, and today the area remains largely agricultural with scattered hamlets and farmsteads; many residents now commute into Lancaster or neighbouring towns for work. Socially it’s a quiet, close-knit community with limited services on the doorstep but easy access to urban amenities, and its history and character are tied closely to the Lune estuary and coastal landscape.
Postcode districts covering Heaton-with-Oxcliffe
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 19.8 miles
- Blackburn 25 miles
- Blackpool 16.9 miles
- Morecambe 1.4 miles
- Lancaster 2 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 16.2 miles
- Lytham St. Anne's 21.3 miles
- Leyland 25 miles
- Kendal 19.7 miles
- Fleetwood 12 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 15.1 miles
- Heysham 1.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Westgate Ward 1 mile
- Marsh Ward 1.2 miles
- Morecambe Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Scale Hall Ward 1.4 miles
- Torrisholme Ward 1.6 miles
- West End Ward 1.6 miles
- Heysham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Heysham Central Ward 1.7 miles
- Heysham North Ward 1.8 miles
- Poulton Ward 1.8 miles
- Bare Ward 1.8 miles
- Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Parish 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Heaton-with-Oxcliffe
LA3 3RQ, LA3 3QL, LA3 3DY, LA3 3EJ, LA3 3RS, LA3 3ER, LA3 3BB, LA3 3PG, LA3 3QF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49.4 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 49.8 miles
- Lancaster Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Morecambe Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Heaton-with-Oxcliffe Ad
- The Midland 4 1.9 miles
- Travelodge Morecambe 3 1.8 miles
- The Sun Hotel & Bar 4 1.8 miles
- Wagon & Horses 4 1.7 miles
- Best Western Lothersdale Hotel 3 2 miles
- Crows Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- The Royal Kings Arms Lancaster 4 1.9 miles
- Toll House Inn 4 1.9 miles
- The Clarendon Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Quite Simply French 5 1.7 miles
Schools in Heaton-with-Oxcliffe
- Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Globe Arena Stadium 1.2 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 3.5 miles
- Lancaster University University 3.7 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 10 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 10.9 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 11.6 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13.1 miles
- Claughton Estate 13.6 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 15 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 15.8 miles
- Holker Street Stadium 16.6 miles