Westhead is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 6LP), in the parish of West Lancashire, unparished area.

How do I get to Westhead?

The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 2.6 km away. The nearest town is Bickerstaffe. Drivers can use postcode L40 6LP.

Is Westhead a protected site?

Yes — Westhead is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to Westhead?

The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 6LP.

Villages · North West England

Westhead

In or near Bickerstaffe.

Westhead — a village in england north west.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Ormskirk · 2.6 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Westhead is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 795. This small community offers a quiet rural setting, typical of the region. Its modest size and local amenities reflect the character of many villages in the area.

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Coordinates: 53.5629, -2.8436
County: Lancashire
District: West Lancashire
Parish: West Lancashire, unparished area
Postcode: L40 6LP
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
Population: 795
Nearest railway station: Ormskirk — 2.6 km

Sources

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