Loftus, North Yorkshire
| Loftus | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
Loftus Town Hall (on the right) and Parish Church (on the left) | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 7,988 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | NZ716185 |
| • London | 210 mi (340 km) S |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA |
| Postcode district | TS13 |
| Dialling code | 01287 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Town council website |
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Loftus is a market town and civil parish in the Redcar and Cleveland borough of North Yorkshire, England. The town is located north of the North York Moors and sits between Whitby and Skelton-in-Cleveland. The parish includes the villages of Carlin How, Easington, Liverton, Liverton Mines and Skinningrove. It is near Brotton, Saltburn and Skelton-in-Cleveland.
The town was formerly known as Lofthouse.