Willaston
Parish in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.07, -2.486 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles22.8 km
- Warrington 22.4 miles36 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Chester 19 miles30.6 km
- Chester Castle 18.6 miles30 km
- Crewe 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Stafford 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Wrexham 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Macclesfield 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Runcorn 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Widnes 23 miles37 km
- Northwich 13.1 miles21.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Willaston Built-up area 0 miles0 km
- Willaston and Rope Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Wistaston Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Butt Green Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Nantwich Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Nantwich South and Stapeley Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Nantwich North and West Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Shavington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Crewe West Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Crewe South Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Rease Heath Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Woolstanwood Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Willaston
CW5 7JE, CW5 7TJ, CW5 7TL, CW5 6NF, CW5 6NJ, CW5 7TR, CW5 7TH, CW5 6LG, CW5 7HT … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Nantwich Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Crewe Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Willaston Ad
- Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cheshire Cat 4 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Crown Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Ibis Styles Crewe 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa - Cheshire 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Belvilla Crewe City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Waverley Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Wychwood Park 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Manor House Hotel & Spa, Alsager 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Crewe Arms Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
Schools in Willaston
- Willaston Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 3.7 miles6 km
- Doddington Hall Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 7.4 miles12 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Vale Royal Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Blore Heath Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Springfield House Estate 11.8 miles19 km