Deepdale, Preston

Deepdale is an electoral ward in Preston, Lancashire, England. The population of the ward as taken at the 2011 census was 6,103. The ward is home to the Deepdale football stadium of Preston North End. The ward is a predominantly urban area of terraced housing, notable for one of the largest South Asian populations in the city.

Deepdale
Location in the City of Preston district
Deepdale
Location in Preston
Deepdale
Location within Lancashire
Population6,103 (2011)
District
Ceremonial county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
UK Parliament
  • Preston
Councillors
  • Terry Cartwright – Independent
  • Joyce Cartwright – Independent

Deepdale borders Moor Park. The area has a number of mosques. The former Deepdale railway station was to be found in this ward.

Two members of Preston City Council, elected 'in thirds' in first past the post elections each year, are returned from the ward.

The ward forms part of the Lancashire County Council electoral division of Preston Central North.

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