Little Eccleston, Preston, PR3 0BZ

Little Eccleston-with-Larbreck is a civil parish situated on the southern bank of the River Wyre on the Fylde in the English county of Lancashire. The population taken at the 2011 census was 400. The river is crossed by Cartford Bridge at grid reference SD421408, which, unusually for England, is a toll bridge. The Cartford Inn stands at the southern side of the bridge. The locality falls within the postal district PR 3 and is part of the broader Preston area. The parish’s rural character is complemented by its proximity to the river and the historic bridge, offering residents a quiet setting with a touch of local heritage. The small population size suggests a close‑knit community with limited but distinctive amenities such as the Cartford Inn, providing a focal point for local socialising and a sense of place within the wider Fylde landscape.