Middleforth
Ward in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.74, -2.715 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 52 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Middleforth is an electoral ward in the borough of South Ribble, in the county of Lancashire, in north‑west England. It lies close to larger centres such as Preston and Leyland, with good road links and easy access to local services and commuter routes.
The ward is largely residential, mixing suburban streets with pockets of green space and local amenities; community life centres on schools, shops and voluntary groups. Like much of the area it reflects Lancashire’s blend of agricultural and industrial heritage, and residents enjoy nearby recreational opportunities along the River Ribble corridor and surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Middleforth
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 24.5 miles
- Preston 2.4 miles
- St. Helens 20.3 miles
- Wigan 13.9 miles
- Warrington 24.9 miles
- Burnley 19.4 miles
- Blackburn 9.4 miles
- Blackpool 13.5 miles
- Bolton 15.3 miles
- Salford 24.5 miles
- Rochdale 23.8 miles
- Southport 14 miles
Neighbouring places
- Broad Oak Ward 0.6 miles
- Charnock Ward 0.8 miles
- Penwortham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- City Centre Ward 1.2 miles
- New Gate Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.3 miles
- Howick & Priory Ward 1.4 miles
- New Longton & Hutton East Ward 1.4 miles
- Lostock Hall Ward 1.5 miles
- Farington West Ward 1.8 miles
- Fishwick & Frenchwood Ward 1.9 miles
- Farington Parish 2 miles
Example postcodes in Middleforth
PR1 9HU, PR1 9HS, PR1 9RB, PR1 9QP, PR1 9HY, PR1 9NT, PR1 9BB, PR1 9HD, PR1 9DR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.2 miles
- Preston Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Middleforth Ad
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- No.10 Preston 5 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston South 3 2.9 miles
- Farington Lodge Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 1.2 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 2.2 miles
- St Andrews house Hotel 2.2 miles
- Winckley Stays 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn Preston Central 3 1.4 miles
Schools in Middleforth
- Kingsfold Primary School Primary
- Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Primary
- Penwortham Middleforth C of E Primary School Primary
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 1.8 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 2.5 miles
- Claughton Estate 8.8 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 9.4 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 12.2 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.4 miles
- Old Wood Forest 12.5 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 12.5 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 12.6 miles
- Lathom House Estate 12.7 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 12.7 miles