Ashton-on-Ribble is a suburb in the West of
Preston, Lancashire
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, England. The population at the 2021 Census was 8,700. Ashton-on-Ribble was recorded in the ''
Domesday Book
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Ashton-on-Ribble contains the historic Preston Docks, once the largest inland dock in Europe, the site is now largely residential living accommodation and leisure facilities. Ashton Park is within Ashton-on-Ribble, containing Ashton House, built in 1810 by Thomas Starkie Shuttleworth and later the home of Preston banker James Pedder.
Demographics
The
2011 census records the ward's population at 4,459; in 2001 the recorded population was 4,430. At the
2007 Preston Council election the ward had a valid electorate of 3,104.
From the census results, 67.8% of the population considered themselves Christian.
Geography
A ward in the western part of Preston, Ashton is largely suburban with large houses bordering the renewed
Docklands area. Part of the ward is also made up of terraced housing, predominantly between Lane Ends shopping area and Ashton Park. The railway line from
Preston railway station to
Blackpool North railway station
Blackpool North station is the main railway station serving the seaside resort of Blackpool in Lancashire, England. It is the terminus of the main Blackpool branch line and is northwest of Preston. It also has an adjacent tram stop on the ...
runs through the ward.
People
The actor
Kenny Baker was a resident of Ashton-on-Ribble.
The footballer
Chris Ward was born in Ashton-on-Ribble.
The actress
Maggie Ollerenshaw was born in Ashton-on-Ribble.
The historian
AJP Taylor lived in Ashton-on Ribble from 1919 to 1929.
See also
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Districts of Preston
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St Andrew's Church, Ashton-on-Ribble
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St Michael and All Angel's Church, Ashton-on-Ribble
References
External links
Ashton-on-Ribble's community website*
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Geography of Preston
Wards of Preston