Banks, Lancashire

Banks /ˈbæŋks/ is a large coastal village in Lancashire, England, south of the Ribble estuary four miles (6 km) north-east of Southport. The village is administered by West Lancashire Borough and North Meols Parish Council. It is in the South Ribble parliamentary constituency. At the 2001 census the population of the North Meols civil parish was 3,792, rising to 4,146 by the 2011 census.

Banks
St Stephen's Church
Banks
Location in West Lancashire
Banks
Location within Lancashire
Population4,146 (2011 census)
OS grid referenceSD395212
Civil parish
  • North Meols
District
  • West Lancashire
Shire county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSOUTHPORT
Postcode districtPR9
Dialling code01704
PoliceLancashire
FireLancashire
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
  • South Ribble

Banks is the largest village in the parish of North Meols on the West Lancashire coastal plain. It was primarily an agricultural community due to the excellent soil, although there was fishing activity for many years. Production of flowers and vegetables is common on the farms surrounding the village. The proximity of Southport and Preston have led to its expansion as a dormitory for commuters.

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