Preesall with Hackensall) covers the eastern bank of the estuary of the River Wyre, including Knott End-on-Sea, Pilling Lane and the village of Preesall itself. The parish of Preesall had a population of 5,314 recorded in the 2001 census, rising to 5,694 at the 2011 census.
Population: 4,889
Latitude: 53° 55' 5.52" N
Longitude: -2° 57' 58.79" W
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