Broughton
Parish in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.807, -2.705 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 53 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Broughton is a civil parish and village on the northern edge of Preston in Lancashire, England. It sits on the rural–urban fringe, where a historic village core and surrounding farmland meet newer housing developments; that mix gives it a semi-rural character while keeping the city easily accessible, so many residents commute into Preston or nearby employment areas.
The place retains a strong local community with a primary school, village hall, pubs, sports clubs and an active parish council, and a number of older stone buildings and a parish church reflect its agricultural past. Economically it is largely service- and commuter-oriented, supplemented by small local businesses and trades, and social life is marked by village events and volunteer groups that help keep a close-knit feel.
Postcode districts covering Broughton
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St. Helens 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Wigan 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Burnley 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Blackburn 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Blackpool 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Bolton 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Southport 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Bury 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Morecambe 19 miles30.6 km
- Lancaster 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Leigh 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Broughton Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Sharoe Green Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fulwood Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Greyfriars Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Preston Rural East Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Garrison Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cadley Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Haighton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Goosnargh Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Barton Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Ingol and Tanterton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Broughton
PR3 5JB, PR2 9BE, PR3 5JA, PR3 5BY, PR3 5FG, PR3 5FE, PR3 5DL, PR3 5LP, PR4 0AY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 33.3 miles53.5 km
- Manchester Airport 36 miles57.9 km
- Preston Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Salwick Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Broughton Ad
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Winckley Stays 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 6.4 miles10.4 km
Schools in Broughton
- Broughton High School Secondary
- Broughton-in-Amounderness C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 3 miles4.8 km
- Claughton Estate 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 14 miles22.5 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Lancaster University University 14.3 miles23 km