Cheshire East
Unitary authority in England
| Coordinates: | 53.17, -2.37 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 75 63 |
Cheshire East occupies a mix of the fertile Cheshire Plain and the sandstone ridges and wooded valleys on the edge of the Peak District. The landscape alternates between gentle agricultural lowlands, country parks such as Tegg's Nose and Macclesfield Forest, and a network of canals and lanes including the Macclesfield Canal, giving a strong rural character alongside its towns.
The area's history shows in its industry and culture: Macclesfield was once a national centre for the silk trade, while Crewe grew up around the railways and engineering. Scientific and visitor landmarks include the UNESCO-listed Jodrell Bank radio telescope and the dramatic sandstone escarpment of Alderley Edge, famed for local legends and striking views.
Economically Cheshire East blends advanced manufacturing - notably Bentley in Crewe - with prosperous commuter towns such as Wilmslow and Knutsford that attract professionals working in nearby cities. Strong road links like the M6 and M56 and proximity to major transport hubs make it well connected, but there remains a clear contrast between affluent suburbs and rural communities, with ongoing regeneration in former industrial areas.
Cheshire East postcode districts
CW1, CW2, CW4, CW5, CW10, CW11, CW12, SK9, SK10, SK11, SK12, WA16
Most populated places in Cheshire East
Places in Cheshire East
- Adlington Built-up area
- Alderley Edge Built-up area
- Alpraham Built-up area
- Alsager Built-up area
- Arclid Parish
- Ashley Parish
- Aston Built-up area
- Audlem Built-up area
- Bollington Built-up area
- Bunbury Built-up area
- Chelford Built-up area
- Congleton Built-up area
- Crewe Built-up area
- Disley Built-up area
- Gawsworth Built-up area
- Goostrey Built-up area
- High Legh Built-up area
- Holmes Chapel Built-up area
- Knutsford Built-up area
- Macclesfield Built-up area
- Middlewich Built-up area
- Mobberley Built-up area
- Nantwich Built-up area
- Poynton Built-up area
- Prestbury Built-up area
- Rode Heath Built-up area
- Sandbach Built-up area
- Weston Built-up area
- Willaston Built-up area
- Wilmslow Built-up area
- Wybunbury Built-up area
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