Bamber Bridge East
Ward in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.727, -2.648 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 57 25 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
The ward of Bamber Bridge East sits in the borough of South Ribble in Lancashire, England, covering the eastern part of the large village of Bamber Bridge between Preston and Leyland. It is largely residential with pockets of light industry and local retail, and many residents commute to nearby towns and into the wider North West.
Historically the area grew up around 19th‑century textile mills, and traces of that industrial past sit alongside post‑war housing, community centres and parks. The ward has a strong local identity - supported by active neighbourhood groups and a well‑supported non‑league football club - and recent efforts have focused on improving shops, greenspace and transport links.
Postcode districts covering Bamber Bridge East
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Liverpool 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Preston 4 miles6.4 km
- St. Helens 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Wigan 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Warrington 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Burnley 17 miles27.3 km
- Blackburn 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Blackpool 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Bolton 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Salford 22 miles35.3 km
- Rochdale 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Bamber Bridge West Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Bamber Bridge Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Coupe Green & Gregson Lane Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Higher Walton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Walton-le-Dale East Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Gregson Lane Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Lostock Hall Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Coupe Green Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cuerden Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Clayton-le-Woods Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Farington East Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Bamber Bridge East
PR5 6JA, PR5 6AN, PR5 6YJ, PR5 6LH, PR5 6EN, PR5 8AB, PR5 6GY, PR5 6NN, PR5 6LE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.4 miles45.7 km
- Manchester Airport 30 miles48.2 km
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Bamber Bridge East Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Winckley Stays 5 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3 miles4.7 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Bamber Bridge East
- Bamber Bridge St Aidan's C of E Primary School Primary
- Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Secondary
- Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Primary
- The Coppice School Special
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.8 miles11 km
- Claughton Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Lathom House Estate 13 miles21 km
- Dam Wood Forest 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 13.6 miles21.9 km