Whinney Brow in the village of Forton
About Whinney Brow
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 Wyre 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 203.27 miles North West from central London., 6.39 miles South from Lancaster, 39.02 miles North from Liverpool and 39.48 miles North West from Manchester.
WHINNEY BROW is within the Post Town of PRESTON
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Map of Whinney Brow
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005324 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Whinney Brow |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Whinney Brow
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Lancaster M6 Address: M6 Motorway, Moto Service Area J32/33, White Carr Ln, Lancaster, LA2 9DU Telephone: 0871 984 6154 Visit Hotel Page |
0.56 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Lancaster Central Address: King St, Lancaster, LA1 1RE Telephone: 0871 984 6453 Visit Hotel Page |
6.36 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Preston North Address: Garstang Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.38 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Morecambe Address: Arndale Shopping Centre, 57 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5DQ Telephone: 0871 984 6479 Visit Hotel Page |
8.82 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Preston East Address: Bluebell Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.42 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Whinney Brow | |
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| Latitude | 53.956283 |
| Longitude | -2.773090 |
| OS Easting (X): | 349276 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 451430 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD493514 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Stonyhurst 16 November 2024 at 18:00 (14.46 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.3°C (93.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00129964 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.86 |
| Area Population | 2035.00 |
| Male Population | 1010.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1025.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025609 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wyre 006C |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005324 |
| MSOA Name: | Wyre 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Garstang |
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| Park Hill Road, Garstang, Preston, England, PR3 1EL |
| 01995 699350 |
| Distance: 4.04 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Garstang |
| Sainsburys Lancaster Penny Street Local |
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| Victoria Court, 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, England, LA1 1XN |
| 1524542818 |
| Distance: 6.25 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Lancaster Penny Street Local |
| Tesco Lancaster King St Express |
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| King St, Lancaster, LA1 1RE |
| 0345 674 6409 |
| Distance: 6.37 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lancaster King St Express |
| Iceland Lancaster |
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| Unit 22, St. Nicholas Arcade, Perpignan Way, LA1 1NE |
| 0152467277 |
| Distance: 6.52 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Lancaster |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01995 - Garstang |
| Area Code: 01524 - Lancaster |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wyre |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire &FY6 7PU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01253 891 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood |
| The Member of Parliament is Cat Smith |
| Details for the MP Cat Smith on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Cat Smith on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Cat Smith won with a majority of 9,253 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,760 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wyresdale Ward |
| Parish: Forton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Address: Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School, Dolphinholme, Dolphinholme Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9AN
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01524791530
Scorton Church of England Primary School
Address: Scorton Church of England Primary School, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1AY
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01524791596
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Address: Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School, Chapel Street, Galgate, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0JS
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: 01524751320
Forton Primary School
Address: Forton Primary School, School Lane, Forton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0AS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01524791188
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
Address: Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School, Main Street, Cockerham, Cockerham Parochial C E Primary School, Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0EF
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01524791550
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Lancaster Infirmary |
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| Address: Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01524 65944 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.76 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Lancaster Infirmary |
| BMI The Lancaster Hospital |
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| Address: Meadowside, Lancaster, LA1 3RH, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01524 62345 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Lancaster Hospital |
| Queen Victoria Hospital |
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| Address: Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01524 400445 |
| Distance: 14.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Victoria Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PETRIE TUCKER AND PARTNERS
Address: 1 CROSTON VILLA, HIGH STREET, GARSTANG, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 1EA
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS COURT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3-5 ROPE WALK, GARSTANG, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 1NS
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
STAINA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: LANDSCAPE, HIGH STREET, GARSTANG, PRESTON, PR3 1FA
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
GARSTANG DENTAL REFERRAL PRACTICE
Address: WEIND HOUSE, PARK HILL ROAD, GARSTANG, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 1EL
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
MORECAMBE BAY PRIMARY CARE TRUST
Address: COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, ASHTON ROAD HEALTH CLINIC, ASHTON ROAD, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 4RR
Distance: 5.97 miles
Contact: :
MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER)
Address: 12 SPRING GARDEN STREET, LANCASTER, LA1 1RQ
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GALGATE SURGERY
Address: HIGHLAND BROW, GALGATE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 0NB
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, BAILRIGG, LANCASTER, LA1 4ZP
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
LMP AT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY PRACTICE
Address: BAILRIGG, LANCASTER, LA1 4ZP
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GARSTANG MEDICAL CENTRE, KEPPLE LANE, GARSTANG, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 1PB
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01995 607399
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GARSTANG MEDICAL CENTRE, KEPPLE LANE, GARSTANG, PRESTON, PR3 1PB
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: :
ROSEBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ASHTON ROAD, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 4JS
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROSEBANK PHARMACY
Address: GALGATE HEALTH CENTRE, HIGHLAND BROW, GALGATE, LANCASTER, LA2 0NB
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 752881
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY PHARMACY
Address: 66A BOWLAND COLLEGE, BAILRIGG, LANCASTER, LA1 4YT
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 36815
WELL
Address: UNIT 3, PARK HILL ROAD, CHERESTANC SQUARE, GARSTANG, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 1EF
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01995 603333
KEPPLE LANE PHARMACY
Address: GARSTANG MEDICAL CENTRE, KEPPLE LANE, GARSTANG, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 1PB
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01995 604800
HIGHER GREAVES PHARMACY
Address: 20 SCOTFORTH ROAD, SCOTFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 4ST
Distance: 5.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 63795
BOWERHAM PHARMACY
Address: 8 GORDON TERRACE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 4DS
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 64921
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Lancaster Station is 6.53 miles away.
Address: Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
Lancaster is situated on the Furness line|Morecambe branch line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Lancaster Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Heysham Port Station is 7.78 miles away.
Address: Heysham Port station, off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XE
Heysham Port is situated on the Morecambe branch line and is managed by Northern.
Heysham Port Station is an unstaffed station.