Villages · North West England
Whitworth
In or near Wardle.
Whitworth — a village in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge · 4.9 km
About
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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Place summary
Whitworth is a village located in North-West England with a population of 5,798. It is characterised by its residential areas and local amenities that cater to the community. The village is part of the Rossendale borough and offers a mix of traditional and modern architecture. Visitors can expect a typical village environment with access to nearby natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6560, -2.1771
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Whitworth
- Postcode
- OL12 8QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Population
- 5,798
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633997 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitworth?
- Whitworth is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL12 8QJ), in the parish of Whitworth.
- What is Whitworth?
- Whitworth — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Whitworth?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL12 8QJ.
- How do I get to Whitworth?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL12 8QJ.