Broughton, Lancashire

Broughton is a village and civil parish in the City of Preston, Lancashire, England, approximately 4 miles (6 km) north of Preston city centre. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,735, decreasing to 1,722 at the 2011 Census, increasing to 2,467 at the 2021. The parish is included in Preston Rural East ward of Preston city council, and the Preston Rural division of Lancashire County council.

See also Broughton-in-Furness, and Broughton, Greater Manchester, both formerly part of Lancashire.

Broughton
Church Cottage Museum, Broughton
Broughton
Shown within the City of Preston district
Broughton
Location within Lancashire
Population2,467 (2021)
OS grid referenceSD523350
Civil parish
  • Broughton
District
Shire county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPRESTON
Postcode districtPR3
Dialling code01772
PoliceLancashire
FireLancashire
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
  • Wyre and Preston North
Civil parishes in the City of Preston

The parish (officially Broughton-in-Amounderness) was part of Preston Rural District throughout its existence from 1894 to 1974. In 1974 the parish became part of the Borough of Preston, which became a city in 2002.

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