Lea
Parish in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.773, -2.774 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Lea is a civil parish in the City of Preston district of Lancashire, England, lying close to the urban edge of Preston. It centres on a small village and surrounding farmland, keeping a predominantly rural character while being within easy commuting distance of the city.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains older farmhouses and a few listed structures and is served by a parish council that helps coordinate local life; social activity tends to revolve around village gatherings and local amenities, giving Lea a quiet, community-focused feel despite its proximity to larger towns and transport links.
Postcode districts covering Lea
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 2.9 miles
- St. Helens 22.6 miles
- Wigan 16.8 miles
- Burnley 21.5 miles
- Blackburn 11.8 miles
- Blackpool 10.4 miles
- Bolton 18.6 miles
- Southport 13.5 miles
- Bury 23.1 miles
- Huyton with Roby 24.7 miles
- Morecambe 20.7 miles
- Lancaster 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lea & Larches Ward 0.5 miles
- Ingol & Cottam Ward 0.6 miles
- Cottam Built-up area 1 mile
- Lea Town Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Ashton Ward 1.4 miles
- Ingol and Tanterton Parish 1.5 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cadley Ward 1.9 miles
- Howick & Priory Ward 2.1 miles
- Greyfriars Ward 2.5 miles
- Woodplumpton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Rural East Fylde Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Lea
PR4 0PD, PR4 0BF, PR4 0NY, PR2 1RA, PR4 0RL, PR4 0RP, PR4 0ZP, PR2 1TR, PR4 0XA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 35.5 miles
- Salwick Station 1.9 miles
- Preston Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Lea Ad
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 5.1 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 5.2 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.2 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 3.1 miles
- Lea Gate 1.1 miles
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 4.5 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 6.2 miles
Schools in Lea
- Cottam Primary School Primary
- Lea Neeld's Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 2 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 3.5 miles
- Claughton Estate 6.9 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 10.8 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 11.4 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 11.9 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 12 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 12.5 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 12.7 miles
- Old Wood Forest 12.9 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 13.1 miles