Longton
Parish in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.722, -2.775 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 48 25 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Longton is a village and civil parish in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, lying on the western fringes of the Ribble valley between Preston and Leyland. The parish mixes agricultural land and pockets of suburban housing, with easy road links that make it popular with commuters while still offering immediate access to open countryside and riverside walks.
Historically rooted in farming, the settlement expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries with improved transport and now supports a small local economy of shops, pubs, community facilities and clubs. It retains a strong village feel - an active parish council, village hall events, sports teams and seasonal activities keep community life focused on local traditions and the surrounding rural landscape.
Postcode districts covering Longton
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Preston 4.6 miles7.4 km
- St. Helens 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Wigan 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Warrington 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Burnley 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Blackburn 12 miles19.4 km
- Blackpool 12 miles19.3 km
- Bolton 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Southport 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Widnes 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Bury 21.4 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Longton Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Longton & Hutton West Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Little Hoole Moss Houses Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hutton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Little Hoole Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- New Longton & Hutton East Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Hoole Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Much Hoole Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Midge Hall Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Howick & Priory Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Penwortham Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Broad Oak Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Longton
PR4 4ZL, PR4 4RA, PR4 4XT, PR4 5WH, PR4 4AX, PR4 4XU, PR4 5WN, PR4 5NF, PR4 5NB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 27 miles43.5 km
- Manchester Airport 32.7 miles52.6 km
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Preston Railway Station 3.6 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Longton Ad
- Winckley Stays 5 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 5 miles8 km
- Lea Gate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Longton
- Longton Primary School Primary
- New Longton All Saints C of E Primary School Primary
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Deepdale Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Dam Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Old Wood Forest 10 miles16 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Spring Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Claughton Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Lathom House Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km