Higher Walton
Built-up area in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.741, -2.641 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 57 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Higher Walton is a small village in the borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It sits on the edge of the Lancashire plain with open farmland and river valleys nearby, and is within easy driving distance of Preston and other regional centres, which makes it popular with commuters while retaining a distinctly rural feel.
Historically the settlement has roots in agriculture and the county’s 19th‑century mill economy, and today it’s largely residential with a close‑knit local community, a handful of village amenities and popular local walking routes. The area’s mix of historic buildings, village pubs and surrounding countryside gives it a quiet, traditional Lancashire character even as residents commute to work in nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Higher Walton
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 3.4 miles
- St. Helens 20.7 miles
- Wigan 13.6 miles
- Warrington 24.5 miles
- Burnley 16.4 miles
- Blackburn 6.4 miles
- Blackpool 16.3 miles
- Bolton 13.2 miles
- Salford 22.5 miles
- Rochdale 21 miles
- Southport 16.6 miles
- Bury 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Coupe Green & Gregson Lane Ward 0.5 miles
- Coupe Green Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Gregson Lane Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Walton-le-Dale East Ward 1 mile
- Bamber Bridge East Ward 1 mile
- Cuerdale Parish 1.2 miles
- Bamber Bridge West Ward 1.4 miles
- Samlesbury & Walton Ward 1.5 miles
- Bamber Bridge Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 1.7 miles
- Hoghton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Samlesbury Built-up area 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Higher Walton
PR5 4ED, PR5 4HU, PR5 4DY, PR5 4DP, PR5 0LJ, PR5 4EQ, PR5 4DT, PR5 4EF, PR5 4DX … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 30.7 miles
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Higher Walton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 1.6 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 2.7 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 3 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 2.7 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 1.8 miles
- Northcote 5 9.2 miles
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 4.5 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 5.5 miles
- The Hinds Head Hotel 8.1 miles
Schools in Higher Walton
- Higher Walton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 2.9 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 3.9 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 6.2 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.4 miles
- Claughton Estate 9.2 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 11.2 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.9 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 13.5 miles
- Lathom House Estate 14 miles