Aughton, Lancashire
| Aughton | |
|---|---|
 Holt Green, Aughton | |
| Population | Expression error: "8,342 (2001 Census)" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | SD395055 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ORMSKIRK |
| Postcode district | L39 |
| Dialling code | 01695 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Aughton is a village and civil parish within the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, between Ormskirk in Lancashire and Maghull in Merseyside. It is a residential area with tree lined roads being found in all parts of the parish[1] and with an area of 1,658 hectares.[2]
Demographics and politics
According to the 2001 census Aughton had a population of 8,342. The parish includes Aughton village itself, and part of the Aughton Park estate, which is a southern suburb of Ormskirk, along with Town Green.
Aughton has its own parish council, is part of the 'Aughton and Downholland' electoral ward for West Lancashire District Council elections and the West Lancashire constituency for the House of Commons elections.
Facilities
The parish has two railway stations, Town Green and Aughton Park, both on the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network, and part of the former Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway. The Aughton police station now occupies rooms opening off the booking hall of the Town Green station having moved in 2006 from premises in Holt Green.
Aughton has two shopping areas; in Aughton village and Town Green. Aughton also possesses a village hall and playing fields and other open spaces totalling 36 acres. There are two notable churches, Christ Church, a late Victorian building situated at the highest point in West Lancashire, and St Michael's Parish Church.[1]
Notable former residents
- Barry Cowan, tennis player
- Roy Evans, football manager
- Colin Harvey, footballer
- Alan Kennedy, footballer
References
- ^ a b Official site, Lancashire Parish Portal
- ^ "Aughton Village", Edge Hill University
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Town Green station -
Aughton Park station -
St Michael's Parish Church
