Leyland Central
Ward in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.695, -2.693 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 54 22 |
Leyland Central is the compact town-centre ward of Leyland in South Ribble, Lancashire, England, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing and the main shopping streets and civic buildings clustered around the railway station. The area serves as a local hub with a familiar high street feel, regular bus and rail links via Leyland railway station, and easy road access for commuters heading to Preston and Manchester.
Historically the neighbourhood sits within the town famed for its automotive and engineering past, and vestiges of that industrial heritage have been repurposed alongside newer housing and small businesses. Community life centres on local shops, pubs and green spaces such as Worden Park, giving the ward a blend of suburban calm and practical amenities for families and commuters alike.
Postcode districts covering Leyland Central
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.8 miles
- Liverpool 21.9 miles
- Preston 5.4 miles
- St. Helens 17.2 miles
- Wigan 10.7 miles
- Warrington 21.7 miles
- Burnley 19.4 miles
- Blackburn 9.4 miles
- Blackpool 15.8 miles
- Bolton 12.7 miles
- Salford 21.8 miles
- Rochdale 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Ambrose Ward 0.3 miles
- Leyland Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Broadfield Ward 0.6 miles
- Buckshaw & Worden Ward 0.8 miles
- Farington East Ward 1.1 miles
- Farington Moss Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Seven Stars Ward 1.2 miles
- Earnshaw Bridge Ward 1.2 miles
- Farington Parish 1.3 miles
- Cuerden Parish 1.3 miles
- Farington West Ward 1.4 miles
- Clayton West & Cuerden Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Leyland Central
PR25 2LU, PR25 2LQ, PR25 2LJ, PR25 3EH, PR25 3EN, PR25 2SX, PR25 3EE, PR25 3UN, PR25 2FB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 29.2 miles
- Leyland Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Euxton Balshaw Lane Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Leyland Central Ad
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 0.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 2.3 miles
- The Hinds Head Hotel 4.8 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 4.2 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 4.6 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 2 miles
- The Hartwood Hall Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.1 miles
- Ramada Chorley South 4 4.5 miles
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Leyland Central
- Leyland Methodist Infant School Primary
- Leyland Methodist Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 5 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 5.3 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 8.6 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 9.3 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Lathom House Estate 10.2 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 10.5 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 10.8 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 11.2 miles
- Old Wood Forest 11.2 miles