Laffak

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Laffak is an area in the North of St Helens, Merseyside, [1] mainly consisting of semi-detached housing with a population of around 1,500. Laffak is home to The Burgies and Chain Lane Shopping Centre.

The local electoral ward for the area is Moss Bank.

Transport

Bus

The Arriva 30 bus runs a circular route from Sutton Mannor to the Chain Lane area. This bus runs 3 times an hour Monday - Saturday and passes St Helens Hospital and Lea Green Railway Station. Buses from Carmel College and Winstanley College also pass through Chain Lane.

Train

The Blackpool to Liverpool Line runs through the outskirts of Laffak. Talks are ongoing regarding the possibility of a new train station for Laffak along this route. [2]

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References

  1. http://www.explorebritain.info/locality-st-helens-laffak-sj5298/nearby-attractions
  2. http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/11283658.Could_Carr_Mill_railway_station_finally_happen_/?ref=mr

Coordinates: 53°28′N2°43′W / 53.47°N 2.71°W / 53.47; -2.71