Broughton, Lancashire
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See also Broughton-in-Furness, and Broughton, Greater Manchester, both formerly part of 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,[1] decreasing to 1,722 at the 2011 Census,[2] increasing to 2,467 at the 2021.[3] The parish is included in Preston Rural East ward of Preston city council, and the Preston Rural division of Lancashire County council.
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Church Cottage Museum, Broughton | |
Population | 2,467 (2021) |
OS grid reference | SD523350 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PRESTON |
Postcode district | PR3 |
Dialling code | 01772 |
Police | Lancashire |
Fire | Lancashire |
Ambulance | North West |
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The parish (officially Broughton-in-Amounderness) was part of Preston Rural District throughout its existence from 1894 to 1974.[4] In 1974 the parish became part of the Borough of Preston, which became a city in 2002.