The Straits in the village of Hoghton
About The Straits
The Straits is a street located in the village of Hoghton. The street has a length of approximately 451 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 Chorley 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 7402463 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of PR5 0JB and PR5 0DA.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 186.85 miles North West from central London., 22.85 miles South from Lancaster, 23.13 miles North West from Manchester and 27.88 miles North East from Liverpool.
THE STRAITS is within the Post Town of PRESTON
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Map of The Straits
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005190 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for The Straits |
| 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 The Straits
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Preston South Address: Reedfield Place, Walton Summit Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.57 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Preston Chorley Address: 472 Preston Rd, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JD Telephone: 0871 984 6172 Visit Hotel Page |
2.95 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Preston South - Craven Drive Address: Losto, Bamber Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.15 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Preston Central Address: Preston Farmers Office, New Hall Ln, Preston, PR1 5NX Telephone: 0871 984 6150 Visit Hotel Page |
3.80 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Chorley North Address: Malthouse Farm Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.25 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,500 | £242,000 | £237,500 | 3 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £920,000 | £920,000 | £920,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Countryside Partnerships North | Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6NN | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains | 185 Station Road Station Road Bamber Bridge PR5 6LA | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings | 185 Station Road Station Road Bamber Bridge PR5 6LA | Visit Website |
| Mark Walsh Estates | 152 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston,PR5 6TP | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords | 204 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6TQ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Straits | |
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| Latitude | 53.737956 |
| Longitude | -2.600590 |
| OS Easting (X): | 360388 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 427033 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD604270 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Straits
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hoghton Lane (A675) | junction |
| Blackburn Old Road (A675) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
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| Sunset | 16:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Stonyhurst 15 November 2024 at 00:00 (9.47 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.1°C (99.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00126497 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 45.73 |
| Area Population | 2123.00 |
| Male Population | 1015.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1108.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024921 |
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| LSOA Name: | Chorley 002A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005190 |
| MSOA Name: | Chorley 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Bamber Bridge Food Wh |
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| STATION ROAD, PRESTON, , PR5 6LA |
| 01772698427 |
| Distance: 2.54 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bamber Bridge Food Wh |
| Morrisons Bamber Bridge |
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| 189 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6TP |
| 01772 627044 |
| Distance: 2.55 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bamber Bridge |
| Asda Clayton Green |
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| Clayton Green Centre, Sheephill Lane Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7JY |
| 01772 335779 |
| Distance: 2.8 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Clayton Green |
| Sainsburys Bamber Bridge |
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| Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, England, PR5 6BJ |
| 01772 627762 |
| Distance: 2.96 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bamber Bridge |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01772 - Preston |
| Area Code: 01254 - Blackburn |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Chorley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire &PR7 1AL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01257 515 151 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Chorley |
| The Member of Parliament is Lindsay Hoyle |
| Details for the MP Lindsay Hoyle on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lindsay Hoyle on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lindsay Hoyle won with a majority of 20,575 the result was Spk hold. The total electorate was 74,801 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Clayton East &Brindle & Hoghton Ward |
| Parish: Hoghton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle, Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DQ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01254853473
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Address: Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01254852381
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8NH
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01254852379
Coupe Green Primary School
Address: Coupe Green Primary School, Coupe Green, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0JR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01254853518
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Address: Higher Walton Church of England Primary School, Rosewood Avenue, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4FE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01772335945
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: 5.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ribbleton Hospital |
| BMI The Beardwood Hospital |
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| Address: Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AE, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01254 507607 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Beardwood 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: 7.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fulwood Hall Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
BAMBER BRIDGE CLINIC
Address: SCHOOL LANE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6QE
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
STATION ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 172 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6TP
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
SAMLESBURY DENTAL SUITE
Address: BUILDING 801B, BAE SYSTEMS, MYERSCOUGH ROAD, BALDERSTONE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 7LF
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
RIBBLE DENTAL CARE
Address: 198-202 VICTORIA ROAD, WALTON-LE-DALE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 4AY
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
ROSLEA SURGERY
Address: 51 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6PE
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 310100
THE RYAN MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST MARYS ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 6JD
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
THE RYAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST. MARYS ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6JD
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 335136
THE RYAN MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ST MARYS ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 6JD
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
CLAYFIELDS CHEMIST
Address: 8 ALDER DRIVE, HOGHTON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 0AD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 854376
PHARMALOGIC
Address: 464 RANGLET ROAD, WALTON SUMMIT CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8AR
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 626834
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
BOOTS
Address: 219-221 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6LD
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 335458
BUCKLEY P LTD
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6QS
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 335540
PHARMALOGIC CHEMIST
Address: 30 ST. MARYS ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6TD
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 620487
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pleasington Station is 2.36 miles away.
Address: Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ
Pleasington is situated on the East Lancashire line and is managed by Northern.
Pleasington Station is an unstaffed station.
Bamber Bridge Station is 2.58 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.