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 miles
- Liverpool 24.7 miles
- Preston 4 miles
- St. Helens 19.6 miles
- Wigan 12.7 miles
- Warrington 23.5 miles
- Burnley 17 miles
- Blackburn 6.9 miles
- Blackpool 16.4 miles
- Bolton 12.7 miles
- Salford 22 miles
- Rochdale 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bamber Bridge West Ward 0.8 miles
- Bamber Bridge Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Coupe Green & Gregson Lane Ward 0.9 miles
- Higher Walton Built-up area 1 mile
- Walton-le-Dale East Ward 1.1 miles
- Gregson Lane Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Lostock Hall Ward 1.5 miles
- Coupe Green Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Cuerden Parish 1.5 miles
- Clayton-le-Woods Parish 1.6 miles
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.7 miles
- Farington East Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bamber Bridge East
PR5 6QS, PR5 6SF, PR5 6RS, PR5 6EJ, PR5 6FJ, PR5 8AY, PR5 6LH, PR5 6LX, PR5 6FQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 30 miles
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Bamber Bridge East Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 0.6 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 2 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.2 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 1 mile
- The Hinds Head Hotel 7.1 miles
- Northcote 5 10 miles
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 5.4 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 6.1 miles
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 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 4.2 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 6.5 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.8 miles
- Claughton Estate 10.1 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 11.1 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 11.6 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 12.5 miles
- Lathom House Estate 13 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 13.5 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 13.6 miles