Moss Side, South Ribble

Moss Side
A picture of the Black Bull pub, now demolished and replaced with the 'Old Orchard Place' housing estate
Moss Side Shown within South Ribble Show map of the Borough of South Ribble Moss Side Location within Lancashire Show map of Lancashire
Area	4.482 km2 (1.731 sq mi)
Population	3,894 (2021 census)
•  Density	869/km2 (2,250/sq mi)
District	South Ribble
Shire county	Lancashire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Lancashire
Fire	Lancashire
Ambulance	North West
List of places UK England Lancashire 53°41′31″N2°44′13″W / 53.692°N 2.737°W / 53.692; -2.737

Moss Side is a suburban, semi-rural community on the western side of Leyland and ward in the South Ribble district, in the county of Lancashire, England. ^[1] The growing suburb is adjacent to Bretherton, Ulnes Walton and Midge Hall. In 2021 the ward had a population of 3894. ^[2]

There is a Scouts group in the area and a concert party who perform for senior citizens. There are bowling and running groups in the community as well.

There were plans to build a new Redrow apartment development, but local residents fought a determined campaign to oppose this and planning permission was ultimately refused in December 2005.

A new ball court and a children's playground were completed in 2005 and a better community is coming together overall.

Moss Side has seen an increase in community involvement in recent years. This has delivered benefits such as the Moss Side Community Newsletter, a Moss Side football team and the new 'Your Moss Side' website.

Features of the area

Public houses

• Dunkirk Hall
• Black Bull (demolished 2015 - replaced with housing)

Schools

• St James School
• Moss Side School on Paradise Lane. This school received "Outstanding Standard" in all areas of 2006 and again in 2008 and 2009 Ofsted Report and celebrated its 25th birthday in May 2007, under the command of Mrs J. Burdin who had been Head since day one. On 27 October 2017 it was announced Mrs Burdin will step down on 22 December 2017. The current headteacher is Mr A Wright, who was previously a teacher. Mrs Burdin received an MBE for services to education in 2019.

Churches

• St James Church - presided over by The Revd Marc A.M. Wolverson ^[3]

Moss Side Community Centre

• Used for playgroup and by other groups and individuals.
• Previously used for Moss Side "Pioneers" youth club run by local volunteers.

Industrial estate

Just north of the Moss Side village centre is Moss Side Industrial Estate, primarily known for Schwan Consumer Brand's Chicago Town Pizza, and the former Leyland Trucks vehicle test track. B&D Print also operate their offices at the industrial estate.

There are links to both the B5248 and B5253 roads (leading to A582 and M65) creating adequate travel links while avoiding heavy traffic through the village.

References

1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 102 Preston & Blackpool (Lytham St Anne's) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2011. ISBN   9780319228289.
2. "Moss Side". City Population De. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
3. "St James".