Barton
Built-up area in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.83, -2.737 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 51 37 |
Barton is a small village on the outskirts of the city of Preston in Lancashire, England. Historically an agricultural settlement, it still retains a semi‑rural character with surrounding farmland and lanes, while being close enough to the city to function as a commuter community and enjoy urban amenities.
Today Barton is largely residential with a mix of housing, local shops and community groups, and benefits from easy access to Preston's services and transport links, including rail and the motorway network. Local life tends to revolve around village institutions and occasional community events, giving it a quiet, village feel despite its proximity to the city.
Postcode districts covering Barton
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 4.1 miles
- Wigan 20.2 miles
- Burnley 20.1 miles
- Blackburn 11.4 miles
- Blackpool 11.3 miles
- Bolton 20.5 miles
- Southport 17.5 miles
- Bury 24.3 miles
- Morecambe 17.2 miles
- Lancaster 15.2 miles
- Leigh 24.5 miles
- Kirkby 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Preston Rural North Ward 1 mile
- Myerscough and Bilsborrow Parish 1.1 miles
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Broughton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bilsborrow Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Brock with Catterall Ward 2.3 miles
- Preston Rural East Ward 2.8 miles
- Goosnargh Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Greyfriars Ward 2.9 miles
- Fulwood Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Cottam Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Sharoe Green Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Barton
PR3 5AW, PR3 5EG, PR3 5BG, PR3 5DU, PR3 5BP, PR3 5EE, PR3 5DQ, PR3 5DX, PR3 5BB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 34.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 37.9 miles
- Salwick Station 4.7 miles
- Preston Railway Station 5.2 miles
Hotels near Barton Ad
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 0.4 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 1.9 miles
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 6.6 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 4.9 miles
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 7.5 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 5.3 miles
- Garstang Country Hotel & Golf, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 8.4 miles
- Lea Gate 5.2 miles
Schools in Barton
- Barton St Lawrence C of E Primary School Primary
- St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham Primary
Local points of interest
- Claughton Estate 2.7 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 4.4 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 4.4 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 11.4 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.7 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 12.2 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Lancaster University University 12.5 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 12.8 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 13.4 miles