Welcome to Gressingham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Gressingham is a small village and civil parish in the City of Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. It is north of the River Lune and across the river from Hornby. In the 2001 census, it had a population of 153, decreasing slightly to 151 at the 2011 census.St John the Evangelist's Church was originally built in the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It was partly rebuilt in 1734, and restored by Edward Paley in 1862.The Gressingham Duck was named after the village of Gressingham, having been first bred here in 1980 from a cross of mallards and Pekin ducks. However, the exclusive right to breed Gressingham Ducks was bought by Gressingham Foods in 1996, and the ducks they now produce are all from their farms in East Anglia.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
817 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
161 (2021) |
Density |
20 people/km2 |
Mean age |
50.7 |
Ward |
Upper Lune Valley |
District |
Lancaster |
Postcodes |
LA2 |
ONS ID |
E04005188 |
Council
Contact details for Gressingham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Gressingham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Gressingham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Gressingham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Gressingham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Gressingham Parish.
Local News
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History repeats itself as mayor makes surprise visit to Lancaster 100-year-old for his birthday
Published: 28th Mar 2024
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Firefighters called out to rescue 'distressed' people in car stuck in flood water near Lancaster
Published: 14th Nov 2023
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Farmer helps rescue minibus passengers trapped in rising flood water near Lancaster
Published: 22nd Jan 2024