Lea is a small village within the City of Preston, Lancashire, forming part of the civil parish of Lea and Cottam. The area has a modest population, which grew from 5,962 to 6,157 between 2001 and 2011.
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Lea, Lancashire, is a village situated in the City of Preston, England. Together with Cottam and Lea Town, it forms the civil parish of Lea and Cottam. The parish had a population of 5,962, which increased to 6,157 in 2011. The locality is characterised by its village setting within the broader urban area of Preston. Residents benefit from a small‑community feel while being part of a larger city. The population growth over the decade suggests a stable, gradually expanding community. As a constituent of the civil parish, Lea shares local governance and community resources with Cottam and Lea Town, providing a cohesive identity within the City of Preston. The area’s demographic data reflect a modest but growing residential base, typical of villages within larger municipal boundaries in Lancashire.