Burscough Town
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.594, -2.855 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 43 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
Burscough Town sits on the low-lying agricultural plain of West Lancashire in Lancashire, England, and is marked by waterways: the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Douglas pass close by, giving the ward a canal-era character and easy access to boating and walking routes. It is also within easy reach of the wetland landscape around Martin Mere, and benefits from rail links at Burscough Junction and Burscough Bridge, which make commuting to Ormskirk, Southport and Liverpool straightforward.
Locally the area combines residential streets and small shops with an agricultural hinterland that still supports market gardening and light industry; there’s a strong community feel centred on local clubs and events, including football at Burscough F.C.’s ground at Victoria Park. The ward’s history and landscape reflect centuries of rural life and canal commerce, so you get a mix of practical modern living and tangible local character.
Postcode districts covering Burscough Town
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Birkenhead 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Preston 13.9 miles22.3 km
- St. Helens 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Wigan 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Warrington 18 miles29 km
- Blackburn 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Blackpool 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Bolton 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Salford 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Southport 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Runcorn 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Burscough Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ormskirk West Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Ormskirk East Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Lathom Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Drummersdale Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ormskirk Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Lathom South Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Newburgh Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bescar Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Rufford Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Burscough Town
L40 5XX, L40 7BY, L40 8LT, L40 5SW, L40 7BF, L40 5BW, L40 5BS, L40 7TR, L40 7SS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18 miles29 km
- Manchester Airport 29.1 miles46.8 km
- Burscough Junction Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Burscough Bridge Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels near Burscough Town Ad
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The New Talbot Hotel 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Vincent Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Lord Street Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Bold Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Waterfront Southport Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
Schools in Burscough Town
- Burscough Lordsgate Township C of E Primary School Primary
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Primary
Local points of interest
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Lathom House Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Dam Wood Forest 2.5 miles4 km
- Spring Wood Forest 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Old Wood Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 3 miles4.9 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.4 km