Fishwick & Frenchwood
Ward in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.758, -2.68 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 55 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Fishwick & Frenchwood lies a short walk east of Preston city centre on the eastern bank of the River Ribble, mixing tight-knit Victorian terraces and post-war council housing with pockets of newer development. Its location gives easy access to the city’s shops and riverside parks while retaining a strong sense of local neighbourhood identity.
Historically linked to Preston’s industrial growth, the area is socially and culturally diverse and has been the focus of regeneration and grassroots projects to improve housing, employment and community facilities. Local groups, independent businesses and sports clubs play a prominent role in everyday life, even as the neighbourhood faces economic challenges common to many older urban districts.
Postcode districts covering Fishwick & Frenchwood
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 1.5 miles
- St. Helens 21.6 miles
- Wigan 14.9 miles
- Burnley 17.8 miles
- Blackburn 7.9 miles
- Blackpool 14.4 miles
- Bolton 15.1 miles
- Salford 24.4 miles
- Rochdale 22.9 miles
- Southport 15.8 miles
- Bury 19.3 miles
- Huyton with Roby 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Matthew's Ward 0.6 miles
- City Centre Ward 1 mile
- Deepdale Ward 1.1 miles
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.3 miles
- Walton-le-Dale East Ward 1.5 miles
- Preston Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Plungington Ward 1.5 miles
- Brookfield Ward 1.5 miles
- Ribbleton Ward 1.9 miles
- Middleforth Ward 1.9 miles
- Cuerdale Parish 1.9 miles
- Higher Walton Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Fishwick & Frenchwood
PR1 4BD, PR1 4SN, PR0 2AH, PR1 4NE, PR1 4SS, PR1 4UA, PR1 4YJ, PR1 4AS, PR1 4NY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.5 miles
- Preston Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Fishwick & Frenchwood Ad
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 0.8 miles
- No.10 Preston 5 1 mile
- Winckley Square Residences 5 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston South 3 2.9 miles
- Winckley Stays 3 0.9 miles
- Premier Inn Preston Central 3 1 mile
- St Andrews house Hotel 2.4 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 2.5 miles
- Farington Lodge Hotel 4 3.5 miles
Schools in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Eden Boys' School, Preston Secondary
- Fishwick Primary School Primary
- Frenchwood Community Primary School Primary
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 1.1 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 2 miles
- Claughton Estate 7.7 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 8 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 8 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 11.4 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 12.6 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 14.1 miles
- Lathom House Estate 14.3 miles
- Old Wood Forest 14.4 miles