Whinsands Close is a street located in the city of Preston. It uses the postcode PR2 9AP. The street has a length of approximately 321 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 30702708 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 191.26 miles North West from central London., 18.75 miles South from Lancaster, 27.56 miles North West from Manchester and 29.34 miles North East from Liverpool.
WHINSANDS CLOSE is within the Post Town of PRESTON
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Map of Whinsands Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005256 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Whinsands Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Preston East Address: Bluebell Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.52 |
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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 |
1.87 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Preston Central Address: Fox Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.38 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Preston South - Craven Drive Address: Losto, Bamber Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.56 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Preston South Address: Reedfield Place, Walton Summit Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.74 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Whinsands Close
UPRN: 100010577119
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577120
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577121
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577122
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577123
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577124
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577125
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577127
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577129
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577130
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577136
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577137
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577139
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577142
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577143
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577144
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577145
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577147
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577148
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577149
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577152
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577153
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577154
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577155
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577156
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577157
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577158
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577159
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577160
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577161
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577162
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010577163
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £140,000 | £150,000 | £150,500 | 3 |
| 2016 | £139,000 | £143,000 | £141,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £85,000 | £168,500 | £126,750 | 2 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £155,000 | £180,000 | £167,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £150,000 | £143,000 | £148,250 | 4 |
| 2022 | £158,000 | £217,500 | £187,750 | 2 |
| 2023 | £185,000 | £235,000 | £210,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £150,000 | £240,000 | £195,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood | 77 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, PR2 8EA | Visit Website |
| Eagleye Investments Ltd | 52 Shuttleworth Road, Preston,PR1 6DA | |
| Entwistle Green | 313 Garstang Road Fulwood PR2 9XJ | Visit Website |
| Farrell Heyworth | 309 Garstang Road Fulwood Preston PR2 9XJ | Visit Website |
| Farrell Heyworth | 309 Garstang Road, Fulwood, PR2 9XJ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Whinsands Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.786870 |
| Longitude | -2.670446 |
| OS Easting (X): | 355832 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 432515 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD558325 |
Known Residential Addresses for Whinsands Close
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- 39
- 25
- 22
- 35
- 18
- 11
- 38
- 43
- 46
- 4
- 2
- 8
- 7
- 41
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Roads that have a Junction with Whinsands Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Redsands Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:25 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Stonyhurst 24 December 2024 at 18:00 (9.38 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.1°C (98.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00128167 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families |
| Average Age | 34.70 |
| Area Population | 1597.00 |
| Male Population | 803.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 794.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025255 |
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| LSOA Name: | Preston 004C |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005256 |
| MSOA Name: | Preston 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Fulwood Express |
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| 1 Longsands Ln, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PS |
| 0345 026 9153 |
| Distance: 0.12 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fulwood Express |
| Tesco Ribbleton Express |
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| 60-62 Longridge Rd, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6RJ |
| 0345 026 9363 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ribbleton Express |
| Asda Fulwood |
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| East Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP |
| 01772 703130 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Fulwood |
| Sainsburys Preston |
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| Flintoff Way, Preston, England, PR1 6PJ |
| 01772 651044 |
| Distance: 1.01 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Preston |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01772 - Preston |
| Area Code: 01254 - Blackburn |
| Area Code: 01995 - Garstang |
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 Wyre and Preston North |
| 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: Garrison 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: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01772792573
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Address: Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5SD
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01772653600
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston, Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6SJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01772700052
Brookfield Community Primary School
Address: Brookfield Community Primary School, Watling Street Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6TU
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01772700636
Longsands Community Primary School
Address: Longsands Community Primary School, Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9PS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01772795676
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Address: Holme Slack Community Primary School, Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01772795257
Deepdale Community Primary School
Address: Deepdale Community Primary School, St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01772795586
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01772795415
Kennington Primary School
Address: Kennington Primary School, Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01772774044
Sherwood Primary School
Address: Sherwood Primary School, Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01772719093
The Olive School, Preston
Address: The Olive School, Preston, Vicarage Lane, Preston, PR2 8DW
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01772926100
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9HH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Address: Moor Park High School and Sixth Form, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01772795428
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 0.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fulwood Hall Hospital |
| 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: 1.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ribbleton 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: 2.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Preston Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 12 GRAFTON ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RT
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
LONGRIDGE ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 67 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6RH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 114 WATLING STREET ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8AH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5AF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 WATLING STREET ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8BP
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 73 ST. GREGORY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6YA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LONGSANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LONGSANDS LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9PS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 243 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 529064
THE HEALTHCARE CENTRE
Address: FLINTOFF WAY, DEEPDALE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5AF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 655533
DR MAWSON AND PARTNERS
Address: SHAROE GREEN SURGERY, 157 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8HE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 716410
DR A HUSSAIN
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6NH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 792864
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 73 ST GREGORY ROAD, DEEPDALE, PRESTON, PR1 6YA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PRESTON PHARMACY
Address: LONGSANDS LANE, FULWOOD, LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9PS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 705087
MX PHARMACY
Address: 51-53 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RE
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 654448
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORE, EASTWAY, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9PR
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 707810
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE, 245 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 796142
RIBBLETON PHARMACY
Address: 182 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6QN
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 796131
BOOTS
Address: DEEPDALE PARK, BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6QY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 792265
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
4636 FULWOOD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, EAST WAY, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9NP
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED (PRESTON)
Address: 6 FULWOOD PARK, CAXTON ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9NZ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
DEEPDALE SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6PJ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY EYECARE
Address: 1-6 STAR BUILDING, OLIVERS PLACE, PRESTON, PR2 9WT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY HEALTH & EYECARE LTD(SHAROE GREEN SURGERY)
Address: 157 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8HE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6LL
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Preston (Lancs) Station is 2.58 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 4.17 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.