Wistaston
Ward in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.087, -2.478 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 68 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01270 (Crewe) |
Wistaston is an electoral ward in the unitary authority of Cheshire East in England, situated on the outskirts of Crewe. It is largely residential, combining an old village core with more extensive 20th‑century housing, and is served by local shops, schools and small parks that give it a pleasant suburban‑village feel.
Historically the area was agricultural before suburban expansion, and today many residents commute to nearby towns and the North West transport network for work. The ward retains a strong community spirit, with active village groups, sports clubs and regular local events centred on village halls and playing fields, which help keep a semi‑rural character despite its proximity to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Wistaston
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Warrington 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Chester 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Chester Castle 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Crewe 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stafford 24.8 miles40 km
- Wrexham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Macclesfield 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Runcorn 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Widnes 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Sale 23.9 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Wistaston Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Crewe West Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Woolstanwood Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Willaston and Rope Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Willaston Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Crewe Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Crewe South Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Crewe St. Barnabas Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Crewe Central Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Crewe North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Nantwich North and West Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Leighton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Wistaston
CW2 8GL, CW2 8AL, CW2 8DA, CW2 8BX, CW2 8RN, CW2 8DW, CW2 8QZ, CW2 8GP, CW2 8HF … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Crewe Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Nantwich Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Wistaston Ad
- Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Cheshire Cat 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ibis Styles Crewe 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Crown Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa - Cheshire 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Belvilla Crewe City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 2 miles3.2 km
- The Waverley Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Crewe Arms Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Manor House Hotel & Spa, Alsager 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Wychwood Park 4 4.4 miles7 km
Schools in Wistaston
- Wistaston Church Lane Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Doddington Hall Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Vale Royal Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Vale Park Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Springfield House Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km