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Wistaston

Parish in Cheshire East, England

Coordinates:53.083, -2.478
OS grid ref:SJ 68 54
Dialling code: 01270 (Crewe)
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Wistaston is a civil parish in Cheshire East, sitting on the northern edge of Crewe and within easy reach of Nantwich. It occupies a pleasant semi-rural fringe with village greens, playing fields and surviving pockets of farmland, so it feels greener than many suburban areas while remaining well connected for rail and road travel (the A500 and Crewe station are close by).

Historically a small agricultural settlement that expanded as nearby Crewe grew, the community still retains a strong village identity through active local organisations, schools, clubs and annual events that bring neighbours together. The local economy is a mix of commuters working in the wider Cheshire and Manchester conurbations, long-standing trades and small businesses, reflecting both its historic roots and modern suburban character.

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Transport links

  • Manchester Airport 20.5 miles33 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.2 miles37.3 km
  • Crewe Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
  • Nantwich Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km

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Schools in Wistaston

  • Wistaston Church Lane Academy Primary

Local points of interest

  • Alexandra Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Crewe Hall Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
  • Doddington Hall Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Oulton Park Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Cholmondeley Castle Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Vale Royal Estate 9.7 miles15.7 km
  • Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Somerford Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Moreton Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
  • Vale Park Stadium 12 miles19.4 km
  • Springfield House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km