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 miles39.4 km
- Preston 2.4 miles3.8 km
- St. Helens 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Wigan 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Warrington 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Burnley 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Blackburn 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Blackpool 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Bolton 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Salford 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Rochdale 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Southport 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Broad Oak Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Charnock Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Penwortham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- City Centre Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- New Gate Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Howick & Priory Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- New Longton & Hutton East Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Lostock Hall Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Farington West Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Fishwick & Frenchwood Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Farington Parish 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Middleforth
PR1 9HD, PR1 9HE, PR1 9BU, PR1 9DP, PR1 9BW, PR1 9HX, PR1 9ET, PR1 9HH, PR1 9HR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.6 miles46.1 km
- Manchester Airport 32.2 miles51.9 km
- Preston Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
Hotels near Middleforth Ad
- Winckley Stays 5 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
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 miles2.9 km
- Deepdale Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Claughton Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Dam Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Old Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Spring Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Lathom House Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 12.7 miles20.5 km