Traditional county: Lancashire · District / Borough: South Ribble · Region: North West
Explore The Straits, Lancashire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the The Straits map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | The Straits |
| Traditional County | Lancashire |
| District / Borough | South Ribble |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.696287 |
| Longitude | -2.715486 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The Straits presents a tranquil, largely residential character, reflecting its suburban setting. It lies 1.5 km west-north-west of Leyland (from Leyland: bearing 301°T, OS grid SD 528 224). The landscape around The Straits is predominantly agricultural, with open fields and hedgerows typical of the Lancashire countryside. While not boasting ancient castles or grand abbeys, The Straits is part of a district with a rich industrial heritage, particularly in nearby Leyland, historically known for its engineering and manufacturing prowess. The local economy is now more diversified, with many residents commuting to larger employment centres. The Straits maintains a quiet, community feel, with local amenities catering to its residents' needs.
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Explore The Straits, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.696287, -2.715486. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |