Edenfield
Edenfield is a village within the Rossendale borough of Lancashire, England. Lying on the River Irwell, it is around 1.25 miles (2.0 km) north of Ramsbottom, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Rawtenstall, and 6.0 miles (9.7 km) west of Norden, and has a total population of 2,080, reducing to 2,053 at the 2011 Census.
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A view over Edenfield towards Scout Moor | |
Edenfield Location within Rossendale Edenfield Location within Lancashire | |
| Population | 2,053 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SD795185 |
| • London | 175.2 miles (282.6 km) SSE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURY |
| Postcode district | BL0 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
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Edenfield village centre lies at the intersection of three A roads; the A676 from Bolton, the A680 from Accrington and Rochdale and the A56 from Rawtenstall and Bury. The M66 motorway terminates its course at Edenfield, whereupon it becomes the A56 dual carriageway known as the Edenfield Bypass.
The village has recently seen growth as a commuter settlement for Greater Manchester.
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