Astley Village
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- Not to be confused with Astley, Lancashire
| Astley Village | |
| Lancashire | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Astley Village Community Centre | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SD575185 |
| Location: | 53°39’40"N, 2°38’38"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 3,005 (2011) |
| Post town: | Chorley |
| Postcode: | PR6, PR7 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Chorley |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Chorley |
Astley Village is a village in Lancashire which forms effectively a suburb of the town of Chorley. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 3,329, reducing to 3,005 at the 2011 Census.
This is a purpose built village, constructed in the 1970s.
Community
Astley Village has become well known due to Chorley's Astley Park, hosting the prestigious "Royal Lancashire Show" for a number of years.
The village is roughly half a mile away from Chorley town centre, with the M61 motorway slightly further off.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Astley Village) |
- Astley Village chorley.gov.uk