Fishwick & Frenchwood
Ward in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.758, -2.68 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 55 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Fishwick & Frenchwood lies a short walk east of Preston city centre on the eastern bank of the River Ribble, mixing tight-knit Victorian terraces and post-war council housing with pockets of newer development. Its location gives easy access to the city’s shops and riverside parks while retaining a strong sense of local neighbourhood identity.
Historically linked to Preston’s industrial growth, the area is socially and culturally diverse and has been the focus of regeneration and grassroots projects to improve housing, employment and community facilities. Local groups, independent businesses and sports clubs play a prominent role in everyday life, even as the neighbourhood faces economic challenges common to many older urban districts.
Postcode districts covering Fishwick & Frenchwood
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 1.5 miles
- St. Helens 21.6 miles
- Wigan 14.9 miles
- Burnley 17.8 miles
- Blackburn 7.9 miles
- Blackpool 14.4 miles
- Bolton 15.1 miles
- Salford 24.4 miles
- Rochdale 22.9 miles
- Southport 15.8 miles
- Bury 19.3 miles
- Huyton with Roby 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Matthew's Ward 0.6 miles
- City Centre Ward 1 mile
- Deepdale Ward 1.1 miles
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.3 miles
- Walton-le-Dale East Ward 1.5 miles
- Preston Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Plungington Ward 1.5 miles
- Brookfield Ward 1.5 miles
- Ribbleton Ward 1.9 miles
- Middleforth Ward 1.9 miles
- Cuerdale Parish 1.9 miles
- Higher Walton Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Fishwick & Frenchwood
PR11 1TG, PR1 4NQ, PR1 4XN, PR1 3QT, PR1 4QQ, PR1 3RU, PR1 4DT, PR1 4PL, PR1 4SL … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.5 miles
- Preston Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Fishwick & Frenchwood Ad
- Winckley Square Residences 5 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 0.8 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 2.9 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 3.6 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 3.6 miles
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 9 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 2.5 miles
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 5.8 miles
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 9.1 miles
Schools in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Eden Boys' School, Preston Secondary
- Fishwick Primary School Primary
- Frenchwood Community Primary School Primary
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 1.1 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 2 miles
- Claughton Estate 7.7 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 8 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 8 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 11.4 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 12.6 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 14.1 miles
- Lathom House Estate 14.3 miles
- Old Wood Forest 14.4 miles