Welcome to Whittingham
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Whittingham is a civil parish in the City of Preston, Lancashire, England. The parish measures 4 miles (6 km) east-to-west, from the outskirts of Longridge to the outskirts of Broughton, but only 1 mile (1½ km) north-to-south. Its population was 2,189 in 2001, reducing to 2,027 at the time of the 2011 Census. The village of Goosnargh is at its centre. The parish once contained the largest mental hospital in England, North West England’s nuclear bunker, and, according to legend, a giant cow.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,293 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,883 (2021) |
Density |
223 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.6 |
Ward |
Preston Rural East |
District |
Preston |
Postcodes |
PR2, PR3 |
ONS ID |
E04005240 |
Council
Contact details for Whittingham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Whittingham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Whittingham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Whittingham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Whittingham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Whittingham Parish.
Local News
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Specialist unit for people with acute learning disabilities at Whittingham takes a step forward
Published: 20th Feb 2024
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Whittingham Hospital: Unique gatehouse to Preston's former psychiatric hospital site is put up for sale
Published: 10th Aug 2023
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Public told to call 999 with sightings of missing Preston man
Published: 22nd Feb 2024