Built-up area in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.015, -2.58 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 61 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01948 (Whitchurch) |
Aston in Cheshire East, England is a small, largely rural village and civil parish set in the rolling Cheshire countryside a few miles south of Nantwich and within easy reach of Crewe. The scene is typical of the area: hedgerowed fields, farmsteads and a scattering of older cottages and farm buildings that reflect a long agricultural past.
Locally the economy remains rooted in farming with some residents commuting to nearby towns; community life tends to be quiet and close‑knit, centred on the village hall, church and occasional fêtes and clubs. Its lanes and historic buildings make it popular with walkers and people seeking a rural base while staying connected to rail and road links nearby.