City Centre
Ward in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.757, -2.704 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 53 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
The central ward of Preston in Lancashire, England contains the city's commercial and civic heart: shopping streets, the indoor market and the open Flag Market sit alongside landmarks such as the Harris Museum, Winckley Square and the Guild Hall. It’s also shaped by the presence of the University of Central Lancashire, which brings a strong student population and a lively evening economy to parts of the ward.
Geographically the ward sits just above the River Ribble with easy access to Avenham and Miller Parks, and its streets mix Georgian and Victorian architecture with newer retail and regeneration projects. Historically and socially it’s a busy, mixed area where civic functions, retail, culture and education meet, and events such as the long‑running Preston traditions periodically reinforce its role as the city’s focal point.
Postcode districts covering City Centre
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. Helens 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Wigan 15 miles24.1 km
- Burnley 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Blackburn 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Blackpool 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Bolton 15.8 miles25.3 km
- Rochdale 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Southport 15 miles24.1 km
- Bury 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Huyton with Roby 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Morecambe 22.4 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Plungington Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Fishwick & Frenchwood Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- St. Matthew's Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Deepdale Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Preston Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Middleforth Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Broad Oak Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Penwortham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Ashton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Charnock Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Howick & Priory Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in City Centre
PR1 8HG, PR2 0YZ, PR1 7DE, PR1 8PH, PR1 2RF, PR1 2XD, PR2 2PY, PR1 2HB, PR1 7AG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.9 miles48.1 km
- Manchester Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Preston Railway Station 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
Hotels in City Centre Ad
- Winckley Stays 5
- Winckley Square Residences 5
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3
- Holiday Inn Preston 3
Schools in City Centre
- Cardinal Newman College Further education
- Imam Muhammad Zakariya School Independent - primary
- St Stephen's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Deepdale Stadium 1.2 miles2 km
- Claughton Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Dam Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Old Wood Forest 13.7 miles22 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km