Deepdale, Preston
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| Deepdale | |
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 The ward of Deepdale (red) shown within Preston (orange) |
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| District: | City of Preston |
| UK Parliament constituency: | Preston |
| Ceremonial county: | Lancashire |
| Region: | North West England |
| Coordinates | SD547303 |
| Population (2001): | 5823 |
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Deepdale is an electoral ward in Preston, Lancashire, England. The ward is home to the Deepdale football stadium of Preston North End. The ward is a predominately urban area of terraced housing, notable for one of the largest Muslim populations in the city.
Deepdale borders Moor Park, boasting a number of mosques and the only branch of Domino's Pizza in Preston. The former Deepdale railway station was to be found in this ward.
Two members of Preston City Council, elected 'in thirds' in first past the post elections each year, are returned from the ward.
The ward forms part of the Lancashire County Council electoral division of Preston Central North.
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[edit] Current members
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| Preston Council election, 2008 | Terry Cartwright | Independent | |
| Preston Council election, 2006 | Joyce Cartwright | Independent | |
[edit] Demographics
From the 2001 census[1], Deepdale ward had a population of 5,802. Of this figure, 43.7% described themselves as Muslim.
[edit] Geography
The ward is in the east of the city on the outskirts of the centre, largely following Deepdale Road from HMP Preston to Watling Street Road, then continuing through terraced and detached housing in an easterly direction. A number of Preston Bus services use the local roads through the area. Deepdale ward also includes Holme Slack estate and Deepdale Retail Park.
