Willaston
Parish in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.07, -2.486 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 67 52 |
| Population: | 2,540 |
| Dialling code: | 01270 (Crewe) |
Willaston is a small village and civil parish in Cheshire East, England, lying a short drive from the market town of Nantwich and within easy commuting distance of Crewe. It has a semi‑rural character where modest suburban housing sits alongside working farmland, and local life is focused around a village hall, church, primary school and a handful of shops and pubs that serve a close‑knit community.
Historically the area grew from agricultural roots and retains a number of older cottages and farm buildings, while its economy today is a mix of local services and commuters who travel to nearby towns and railway connections. Residents value the quiet village atmosphere and easy access to the wider attractions and events of south Cheshire, making it a relatively peaceful spot with strong community ties.
Postcode districts covering Willaston
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 14.2 miles
- Warrington 22.4 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.5 miles
- Chester 19 miles
- Chester Castle 18.6 miles
- Crewe 2.4 miles
- Stafford 24.1 miles
- Wrexham 20.9 miles
- Macclesfield 19.5 miles
- Runcorn 20.1 miles
- Widnes 23 miles
- Northwich 13.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Willaston Built-up area 0 miles
- Willaston and Rope Ward 0.7 miles
- Wistaston Parish 0.9 miles
- Butt Green Built-up area 1 mile
- Nantwich Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Nantwich South and Stapeley Ward 1.2 miles
- Nantwich North and West Ward 1.4 miles
- Shavington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Crewe West Ward 1.9 miles
- Crewe South Ward 2 miles
- Rease Heath Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Woolstanwood Parish 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Willaston
CW5 6QT, CW5 6ST, CW5 6NR, CW5 7HZ, CW5 7HL, CW5 6RB, CW5 6PU, CW5 7TQ, CW5 6NA … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 21.5 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.6 miles
- Nantwich Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Crewe Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Willaston Ad
- Crown Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- The Swan Inn 4 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn Crewe 3 0.5 miles
- Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles
- Crewe Arms Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- Cheshire Cat 4 1.6 miles
- The Bear's Paw 5.7 miles
- Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Crewe West 3 1.8 miles
- Crewe West 3 1.8 miles
Schools in Willaston
- Willaston Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 3.7 miles
- Doddington Hall Estate 4.3 miles
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 8.7 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 9.3 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 10.5 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 11.4 miles
- Blore Heath Historic site 11.5 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 11.5 miles
- Springfield House Estate 11.8 miles