Penwortham
Built-up area in South Ribble, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.743, -2.734 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 51 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Penwortham is a suburban town in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England, lying on the south bank of the River Ribble directly opposite Preston. It grew from a small riverside village around a medieval motte into a largely residential, commuter town with a mix of Victorian houses and post‑war estates; the town is linked to Preston by an historic river crossing and enjoys easy access to regional road links and green spaces.
The area is known locally for its community feel, good schools such as Penwortham Priory Academy, and nearby countryside attractions like Cuerden Valley Park, which are popular for walking and wildlife. There’s a modest local commercial centre and pockets of light industry on the outskirts, but much of Penwortham’s character is residential and family‑oriented, with a visible blend of historic features and modern suburban life.
Postcode districts covering Penwortham
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 24.4 miles
- Preston 2.5 miles
- St. Helens 20.4 miles
- Wigan 14.3 miles
- Burnley 20.1 miles
- Blackburn 10.1 miles
- Blackpool 12.7 miles
- Bolton 16 miles
- Rochdale 24.6 miles
- Southport 13.4 miles
- Bury 20.6 miles
- Huyton with Roby 22.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Broad Oak Ward 0.2 miles
- Howick & Priory Ward 0.6 miles
- Middleforth Ward 0.8 miles
- New Longton & Hutton East Ward 1.1 miles
- Hutton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Charnock Ward 1.4 miles
- City Centre Ward 1.6 miles
- Ashton Ward 1.6 miles
- New Gate Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Walton-le-Dale West Ward 2.1 miles
- Lea & Larches Ward 2.1 miles
- Plungington Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Penwortham
PR1 9PB, PR1 9RN, PR1 9JW, PR1 0DU, PR1 9NB, PR1 0XD, PR1 0HS, PR1 9XN, PR1 9QS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.8 miles
- Preston Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Lostock Hall Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Penwortham Ad
- Winckley Square Residences 5 1.6 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 2 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 3.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 3.7 miles
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 7.4 miles
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 7.2 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 4.3 miles
- Lea Gate 2.8 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 2.9 miles
Schools in Penwortham
- All Hallows Catholic High School Secondary
- Cop Lane C of E Primary School, Penwortham Primary
- Kingsfold Primary School Primary
- Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Primary
- Penwortham Girls' High School Secondary
- Penwortham Middleforth C of E Primary School Primary
- Penwortham Primary School Primary
- Penwortham Priory Academy Secondary
- Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Whitefield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 1.6 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 2.8 miles
- Claughton Estate 8.6 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 10 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 10.2 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 11.8 miles
- Old Wood Forest 12.1 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 12.2 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.2 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 12.3 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 12.3 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 12.4 miles