Greyfriars, Preston facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greyfriars
Ward location within the City of Preston district
Greyfriars
Population	6,404 (2011 Census)
District	City of Preston
Ceremonial county	Lancashire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Ribble Valley
Councillors	Phoenix Adair – Liberal Democrats Geoffrey Aldridge – Conservative Tony Raisbeck – Liberal Democrats
List of places UK England Lancashire 53°47′13″N 2°43′48″W / 53.787°N 2.730°W / 53.787; -2.730

Greyfriars is a mostly residential area located in Preston, Lancashire, England. It's like a neighborhood or a part of a bigger town. It's also an electoral ward, which means it's a special area used for voting in local elections.

Greyfriars is usually seen as part of Fulwood, a larger suburb nearby. However, it used to be a separate place a long time ago. The name "Greyfriars" actually comes from a private home that was once there.

Exploring Greyfriars

Greyfriars is in the northern part of Preston, not too far from the city center. It's close to the M55 motorway, which is a big highway. The West Coast Main Line, a major railway, also runs through the area. Even though trains pass by, most people use local and national bus routes to get around.

This area is a great place for sports lovers! You can find two golf courses here, perfect for a round of golf. There's also a cricket club where people can play or watch cricket matches. The main A6 Garstang road forms the eastern edge of Greyfriars.

People and Politics

Greyfriars is home to many people. In 2001, about 4,698 people lived here. By 2011, the population had grown to 6,404 residents. Most people living in Greyfriars consider themselves Christian.

As an electoral ward, Greyfriars is important for local government. It's a "three-member electoral division." This means that the people living in Greyfriars vote for three councillors to represent them. These councillors work at the Town Hall and help make decisions for the local community.

Your Local Councillors

The councillors for Greyfriars are elected to serve the community. They listen to what local people need and help solve problems. Here are the current councillors representing Greyfriars:

Greyfriars also teams up with the nearby Cadley ward to form the Preston North division for the Lancashire County Council. This is another level of local government that handles bigger services for the whole county.