Created 1st July 1837.
Sub-districts : Alston; Broughton; East Preston; Longton; North Preston; Preston; Walton-le-Dale; West Preston.
GRO volumes : XXI (1837-51); 8e (1852-1930).

Aston, Barton, Broughton, Cottam, Cuerdale, Dilworth, Dutton, Elston, Farington, Fishwick, Fulwood, Goosnargh, Grimsargh with Brockholes, Haighton, Hothersall, Howick, Hutton, Ingol, Lea Ashton, Little Hoole, Longton, Much Hoole, Penwortham, Preston, Ribbleton, Ribchester, Salmesbury, Walton-le-Dale, Whittington, Woodplumpton.

Registers now divided between Preston & South Ribble and Ribble Valley districts.