Preston Rural North

Preston Rural North ward encompasses a large expanse of agricultural and residential land on the city's northern fringe. The area is defined by the M6 motorway to the east and the A6 Garstang Road running through its centre, connecting scattered settlements. Land use is primarily mixed farming, with fields and farmsteads characterising the landscape between the more populated villages. This creates a distinct separation from the continuous urban fabric of Preston itself.

The ward includes several distinct communities such as Barton, Broughton, and Goosnargh, each with its own historic core. The area is home to the Grade I listed St. Mary's Church in Goosnargh, a significant medieval structure. A network of minor lanes links farms and houses, with recent residential developments adding to the population around these village hubs while the surrounding countryside remains largely open.