Gregson Lane
Built-up area in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.732, -2.624 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 58 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Gregson Lane is a small village in the borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England, lying roughly between Preston and Chorley and close to communities such as Bamber Bridge and Leyland. It occupies gently rolling Lancashire countryside and retains a semi‑rural feel while being within easy reach of larger towns and transport routes, which makes it popular with commuters.
Historically rooted in agriculture and dotted with older stone cottages and former farm buildings, the settlement today is largely residential with a modest mix of local businesses and amenities. The social life has a village‑scale, community focus - long‑standing families sit alongside newer residents attracted by the area’s quieter pace and access to nearby urban facilities and employment.
Postcode districts covering Gregson Lane
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.5 miles
- Preston 4.3 miles
- St. Helens 20.2 miles
- Wigan 13.1 miles
- Warrington 23.8 miles
- Burnley 15.9 miles
- Blackburn 5.8 miles
- Blackpool 17.1 miles
- Bolton 12.3 miles
- Salford 21.6 miles
- Rochdale 20.1 miles
- Southport 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Coupe Green & Gregson Lane Ward 0.4 miles
- Coupe Green Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Higher Walton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Hoghton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bamber Bridge East Ward 1.1 miles
- Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Ward 1.6 miles
- Brindle Parish 1.6 miles
- Samlesbury & Walton Ward 1.7 miles
- Walton-le-Dale East Ward 1.8 miles
- Bamber Bridge West Ward 1.8 miles
- Cuerdale Parish 1.8 miles
- Bamber Bridge Built-up area 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Gregson Lane
PR5 0JT, PR5 0AU, PR5 0JX, PR5 0DP, PR5 0DQ, PR5 0EB, PR5 0JY, PR5 0FE, PR5 0LG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 29.8 miles
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Gregson Lane Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Preston South 3 1.6 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 2.1 miles
- Farington Lodge Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- No.10 Preston 5 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.6 miles
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Preston South 3 2.1 miles
- Preston South (Craven Drive) 3 2.1 miles
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 4 2.4 miles
Schools in Gregson Lane
- Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 3.8 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 4.8 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 5.5 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 5.8 miles
- Claughton Estate 10 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.6 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 11.1 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.9 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 13 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 13.3 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 13.7 miles