Tulketh

Tulketh is an electoral ward in Preston, Lancashire, England. The Tulketh Mill is a notable landmark in the ward.[2]

Tulketh

Ward location in the City of Preston district
Tulketh
Location in Preston
Tulketh
Location within Lancashire
Population7,380 (2011)[1]
District
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
UK Parliament
  • Preston
Councillors
  • Robert Boswell – Labour
  • Matthew Brown – Labour
  • Peter Rankin – Labour
Tulketh Mill and the Lancaster Canal

Tulketh returns three members to Preston City Council, elected 'in thirds' in first past the post elections each year. The ward is currently represented by three Labour councillors.

The ward forms part of the Lancashire County Council electoral division of Preston Central South. Tulketh is commonly thought of as part of Ashton on Ribble.

Current members
ElectionMemberParty
2007 Preston Council election Robert Boswell Labour
2008 Preston Council election Matthew Brown Labour
2010 Preston Council election Peter Rankin Labour

Demographics

From the 2001 census, Tulketh ward had a population of 6,886. Of this figure, just under three-quarters (74.5) described themselves as Christian. Over 10% of the population are retired, and just under 10% are students. Here is a 2011 ethnic breakdown of Tulketh.

Tulketh 2011 Ethnic GroupsTulkethCity of Preston
White British83.4%75.7%
Other White4.9%3.5%
Asian6.9%15.5%
Black1.1%1.2%

Geography

The ward is in the northwest of Preston, taking in terraced streets and detached houses from outside the University of Central Lancashire campus to suburbia on both sides of the main Blackpool Road, and to the west of the A6 Garstang Road.

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See also
  • Preston local elections

References
  1. http://www.ukcensusdata.com/tulketh-e05005290#sthash.iuqqptPU.dpbs
  2. https://prestonhistory.com/subjects/the-story-of-tulketh-and-tulketh-hall/
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