Wilmslow West and Chorley
Ward in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.319, -2.254 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 83 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01565 (Knutsford) |
Wilmslow West and Chorley sits on the western edge of Wilmslow in Cheshire East, England, combining suburban streets and pockets of greenbelt and farmland as the town gives way to the Cheshire Plain. The area feels leafy and residential, with a mix of Victorian and inter‑war housing, small conservation pockets and good road links into Manchester and to Manchester Airport, making it a popular base for commuters.
Locally the ward reflects the wider town’s relatively affluent, family‑oriented character: independent shops and cafes in the nearby town centre, active community groups and well‑regarded schools feature alongside sporting clubs. The place also benefits from proximity to Alderley Edge and its attractive countryside, and its development history is tied to the arrival of the railway and the suburban growth of the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Postcode districts covering Wilmslow West and Chorley
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 10.6 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 21.1 miles
- Oldham 16.5 miles
- St. Helens 21.6 miles
- Wigan 22.2 miles
- Warrington 14.5 miles
- Bolton 20.4 miles
- Stockport 7.5 miles
- Salford 12 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 20.8 miles
- Rochdale 20.8 miles
- Crewe 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wilmslow Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Wilmslow East Ward 1.1 miles
- Chorley Parish 1.1 miles
- Alderley Edge Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Wilmslow Lacey Green Ward 1.9 miles
- Knolls Green Built-up area 2 miles
- Wilmslow Dean Row Ward 2.2 miles
- Styal Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Great Warford Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Little Warford Parish 2.5 miles
- Dean Row Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Handforth Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Wilmslow West and Chorley
SK9 0GP, SK9 1DY, SK9 5LA, SK9 7SL, SK9 6EL, SK9 5ET, SK9 6LQ, SK9 5AE, SK9 0BB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 2.6 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 24.6 miles
- Alderley Edge Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Wilmslow Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels in Wilmslow West and Chorley Ad
- Wilmslow Lodge 4
- The Merlin by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- Alderley Edge Hotel 4
- Airport Inn & Spa Manchester 3
Schools in Wilmslow West and Chorley
- Ashdene Primary School Primary
- Gorsey Bank Primary School Primary
- Lindow Community Primary School Primary
- Pownall Hall School Independent - primary
- St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Primary
- Wilmslow Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Avro Heritage Museum Museum 4.1 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 4.8 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 4.8 miles
- Moss Lane Stadium 5.6 miles
- Edgeley Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- Anson Engine Museum Museum 7.1 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 7.4 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 9.4 miles
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 9.6 miles
- Old Trafford Stadium 10.1 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 10.1 miles
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 10.2 miles