Fulwood, Lancashire
Fulwood is a suburb of Preston, Lancashire, England, in the northern half of the City of Preston district. It had a population of 28,535 in 2011 and is made up of five wards.
| Fulwood | |
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Fulwood Barracks | |
Fulwood Shown within the City of Preston district Fulwood Location within Lancashire | |
| Population | 28,353 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD5431 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode district | PR2 |
| Dialling code | 01772 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
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Fulwood began to develop in the second half of the 19th century and, until 1974, it was governed independently from Preston. It has retained a distinct identity and character, and the majority of the settlement is in the Fulwood Conservation Area.
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