Christleton and Waverton
Built-up area in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.176, -2.828 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 44 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01244 (Chester) |
Christleton is a picturesque village in Cheshire West and Chester, a short drive east of Chester, lying on the low-lying Cheshire Plain beside the River Gowy. It has a well‑defined conservation area, characterful Georgian and Victorian houses, a village green and traditional pubs, and is popular with walkers and commuters who value its village feel while still being close to the city.
Waverton is a neighbouring rural village in the same borough with strong agricultural roots that now combines farming with a commuter population and active community life. The village retains historic buildings and a village hall used by clubs and events, and attracts interest for its local activities such as community fairs and a long‑running local book festival, reflecting a lively social scene despite its small size.
Postcode districts covering Christleton and Waverton
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 16.2 miles26 km
- Birkenhead 17.3 miles27.9 km
- St. Helens 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Warrington 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Chester 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Chester Castle 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Crewe 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Wrexham 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Buckley 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Runcorn 12 miles19.3 km
- Widnes 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Wallasey 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Rowton Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Christleton Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Waverton Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Littleton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Huntington Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Great Boughton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Guilden Sutton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Aldford and Saighton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Newton & Hoole Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tarvin Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chester Castle Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Christleton & Huntington Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Christleton and Waverton
CH3 7QW, CH3 6AJ, CH3 7PU, CH3 7NQ, CH3 7ND, CH3 7PJ, CH3 7NL, CH3 7NW, CH3 7NU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Manchester Airport 25.9 miles41.7 km
- Chester Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bache Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels in Christleton and Waverton Ad
Schools in Christleton and Waverton
- Christleton High School Secondary
- Christleton Primary School Primary
- Waverton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The Airfield Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 8 miles12.8 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 11 miles17.8 km