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 miles37.3 km
- Liverpool 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Birkenhead 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Preston 12.8 miles20.6 km
- St. Helens 10 miles16 km
- Wigan 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Warrington 15.5 miles25 km
- Burnley 24.8 miles40 km
- Blackburn 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Blackpool 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Bolton 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Salford 20.1 miles32.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Parbold Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Wrightington Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hill Dale Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dalton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hilldale Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Appley Bridge Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Newburgh Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bispham Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Hunger Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Mossy Lea Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Skelmersdale North Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Towngate Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Rural North East
WN8 7DL, WN8 7AD, WN6 9AL, WN8 7LA, WN6 9AW, WN8 7TQ, WN6 9DJ, WN8 7PD, WN8 7PB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Manchester Airport 25.4 miles40.9 km
- Parbold Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Appley Bridge Railway Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Rural North East Ad
- The Hinds Head Hotel 3.8 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ramada Chorley South 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Britannia Hotel Wigan 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Macdonald Kilhey Court 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
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 miles5.2 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Dam Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Spring Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7 miles11.2 km
- Old Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles15 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 10 miles16.1 km