Rural North East
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.59, -2.749 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 50 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
Rural North East is a largely rural ward in the north‑east of West Lancashire, in the county of Lancashire, England. It consists of a scatter of small villages, hamlets and working farms set among rolling fields, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland, giving it a low population density and an open, agricultural feel; larger service centres such as Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Preston are within easy reach for shopping and commuting.
Local life is shaped by agriculture and small rural businesses, with parish churches, village halls and historic farmsteads reflecting medieval and later settlement. The area has an active community spirit - village fetes, conservation groups and parish councils are important - while typical rural challenges such as transport, housing pressures and landscape conservation continue to shape local priorities.
Postcode districts covering Rural North East
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.2 miles
- Liverpool 14.4 miles
- Birkenhead 19.1 miles
- Preston 12.8 miles
- St. Helens 10 miles
- Wigan 5.5 miles
- Warrington 15.5 miles
- Burnley 24.8 miles
- Blackburn 15.7 miles
- Blackpool 19.4 miles
- Bolton 12.8 miles
- Salford 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Parbold Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Wrightington Parish 1.1 miles
- Hill Dale Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Dalton Parish 1.3 miles
- Hilldale Parish 1.4 miles
- Appley Bridge Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Newburgh Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bispham Parish 1.8 miles
- Hunger Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Mossy Lea Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Skelmersdale North Ward 2.4 miles
- Towngate Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Rural North East
WN8 7TH, WN6 9DL, WN6 9AD, WN6 9SS, WN8 7RD, WN6 9DU, WN8 7DT, WN8 7AL, L40 3SN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 25.4 miles
- Parbold Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Appley Bridge Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Rural North East Ad
- The Hinds Head Hotel 3.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 4.1 miles
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 1.9 miles
- Ramada Chorley South 4 3.6 miles
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8.1 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 8.4 miles
- Britannia Hotel Wigan 3 2.7 miles
- The Bay Horse Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.3 miles
Schools in Rural North East
- Appley Bridge All Saints C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Dalton St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
- Newburgh C of E Primary School Primary
- Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold Primary
- Parbold Douglas C of E Academy Primary
- Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Primary
- Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lathom House Estate 3.2 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 5 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 6.8 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 6.8 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 6.9 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7 miles
- Old Wood Forest 7.2 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 10 miles