Whitmore Drive in Ribbleton
About Whitmore Drive
Whitmore Drive is a street located in the city of Preston. It uses the postcode PR2 6LA. The street has a length of approximately 444 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Lancashire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Preston District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 30700945 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 189.97 miles North West from central London., 19.96 miles South from Lancaster, 26.27 miles North West from Manchester and 28.76 miles North East from Liverpool.
WHITMORE DRIVE is within the Post Town of PRESTON
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Map of Whitmore Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005261 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Whitmore Drive |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Whitmore Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Preston East Address: Bluebell Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.27 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Preston Central Address: Preston Farmers Office, New Hall Ln, Preston, PR1 5NX Telephone: 0871 984 6150 Visit Hotel Page |
1.53 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Preston Central Address: Fox Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.30 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Preston South - Craven Drive Address: Losto, Bamber Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.61 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Preston South Address: Reedfield Place, Walton Summit Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.66 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £70,000 | £99,000 | £86,000 | 5 |
| 2017 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £95,000 | £85,000 | £89,750 | 4 |
| 2023 | £121,000 | £122,000 | £121,500 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse Homes | 1-3 Chorley Road, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JA | Visit Website |
| Stonehouse Unique Homes | 1-3 Chorley Road, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4JA | Visit Website |
| Eagleye Investments Ltd | 52 Shuttleworth Road, Preston,PR1 6DA | |
| Kingswood | 77 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, PR2 8EA | Visit Website |
| SHP VALUERS | 69 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1LB | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Lancashire |
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Location Details
| Whitmore Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.771773 |
| Longitude | -2.652039 |
| OS Easting (X): | 357030 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 430825 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD570308 |
Roads that have a Junction with Whitmore Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Greenthorn Crescent | junction |
| Marl Hill Crescent | junction |
| Grizedale Crescent | junction |
| Whitmore Place | junction |
| Slaidburn Road | junction |
| Sawley Crescent | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:50 |
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| Sunset | 16:03 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Stonyhurst 23 November 2024 at 09:00 (9.28 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.2°C (91.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00128337 |
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| ONS Area Name | Young Hard-Pressed Families |
| Average Age | 31.51 |
| Area Population | 1685.00 |
| Male Population | 825.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 860.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 67 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025283 |
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| LSOA Name: | Preston 009B |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005261 |
| MSOA Name: | Preston 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Ribbleton Express |
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| 60-62 Longridge Rd, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6RJ |
| 0345 026 9363 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ribbleton Express |
| Morrisons Preston - Blackpool Road |
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| 88-91 Blackpool Road, Preston PR1 6US |
| 01772 507380 |
| Distance: 1.11 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Preston - Blackpool Road |
| Tesco Fulwood Express |
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| 1 Longsands Ln, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PS |
| 0345 026 9153 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fulwood Express |
| Sainsburys Preston |
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| Flintoff Way, Preston, England, PR1 6PJ |
| 01772 651044 |
| Distance: 1.44 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Preston |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01772 - Preston |
| Area Code: 01254 - Blackburn |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 19.7 | 8.6 | >=30 | Y | 31 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Preston |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, Lancashire &PR1 2RL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01772 906 900 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Preston |
| The Member of Parliament is Mark Hendrick |
| Details for the MP Mark Hendrick on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mark Hendrick on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mark Hendrick won with a majority of 5,291 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,400 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ribbleton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Preston Grange Primary School
Address: Preston Grange Primary School, Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01772792573
Moor Nook Community Primary School
Address: Moor Nook Community Primary School, Ribbleton Hall Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01772796009
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston, Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6SJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01772700052
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
Address: Preston Greenlands Community Primary School, Dawnay Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6BB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01772792463
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Address: Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery, Brant Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5TU
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01772792302
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Address: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact:
Brookfield Community Primary School
Address: Brookfield Community Primary School, Watling Street Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6TU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01772700636
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Fishwick Primary School
Address: Fishwick Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01772491402
Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, New Hall Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XB
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact:
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Address: Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School, Emerson Road, PRESTON, Lancashire, PR1 5SN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01772792083
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Address: Ribbleton Avenue Infant School, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01772796037
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Rigby Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XL
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01772795415
England Secondary Schools
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Address: Preston Muslim Girls High School, Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, PR1 5BY
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01772651906
Nearest Hospitals
| Ribbleton Hospital |
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| Address: Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6LS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01772 401600 |
| Distance: 0.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ribbleton Hospital |
| Fulwood Hall Hospital |
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| Address: Midgery Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9SZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01772 707426 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fulwood Hall Hospital |
| Royal Preston Hospital |
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| Address: Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01772 716565 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.21 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Preston Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 12 GRAFTON ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RT
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
LONGRIDGE ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 67 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6RH
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 295 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5XE
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 73 ST. GREGORY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6YA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5AF
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 114 WATLING STREET ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8AH
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR A HUSSAIN
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6NH
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 792864
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 243 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 529064
DR O'DONNELL
Address: PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 370 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 4SX
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01772794172
GEOFFREY STREET HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GEOFFREY STREET, PRESTON, PR1 5NE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
THE NEW HALL LANE PRACTICE
Address: GEOFFREY STREET, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5NE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 970907
LONGSANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LONGSANDS LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9PS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MILLER ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6NH
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 701924
MILLER ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6NH
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 701924
RIBBLETON PHARMACY
Address: 182 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6QN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 796131
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE, 245 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 796142
MX PHARMACY
Address: 51-53 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RE
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 654448
NEW HALL LANE PHARMACY
Address: 270 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 4ST
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 700483
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Preston (Lancs) Station is 2.51 miles away.
Address: Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Preston (Lancs) is situated on the Ormskirk branch line|East Lancashire line|Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line|Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Preston (Lancs) Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Bamber Bridge Station is 3.13 miles away.
Address: Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA
Bamber Bridge is situated on the East Lancashire line and is managed by Northern.
Bamber Bridge Station is an unstaffed station.