Crowton
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.267, -2.63 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 58 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01606 (Northwich) |
Crowton is a small, largely rural parish in Cheshire West and Chester, set on the rolling Cheshire plain amid hedged fields and mixed farmland. The settlement is centred on a parish church and a handful of stone cottages and farmhouses that hint at medieval and later agricultural roots, and there are several listed buildings that reflect the village’s long history.
Economically it remains grounded in farming while many residents now commute to nearby towns such as Northwich and Chester, giving the area a quiet, semi-rural commuter feel. Community life tends to revolve around the church, village hall and occasional local events, and the lanes and countryside make it popular with walkers and those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of regional centres.
Postcode districts covering Crowton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 21.9 miles
- Liverpool 15 miles
- Birkenhead 19.5 miles
- St. Helens 13.1 miles
- Wigan 19.1 miles
- Warrington 8.5 miles
- Bolton 23.9 miles
- Stockport 21.9 miles
- Salford 21 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.4 miles
- Chester 12.1 miles
- Chester Castle 12.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Acton Bridge Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Weaver & Cuddington Ward 1 mile
- Norley Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Cuddington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Weaverham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hatchmere Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Dutton Parish 2.4 miles
- Little Leigh Parish 2.4 miles
- Aston Parish 2.7 miles
- Marbury Ward 3.2 miles
- Preston Brook Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Crowton
CW8 2SD, WA6 8BF, CW8 2SA, CW8 2RW, CW8 2RQ, CW8 2RY, CW8 2DH, CW8 2RU, WA6 8HU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 15.8 miles
- Acton Bridge Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Cuddington Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Crowton Ad
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Hartford Hall on School Lane 3 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Northwich 3 3 miles
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 5.6 miles
- Premier Inn Runcorn 3 3.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Runcorn M56 Junction 12 4 4 miles
- Best Western Frodsham Forest Hills Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- The Coachman 3.6 miles
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 7.1 miles
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 5.5 miles
Schools in Crowton
- Crowton Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Delamere Forest Forest 3.2 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 4.2 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 4.7 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 4.8 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 6.1 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 6.4 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 9.6 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 10.3 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 11.8 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 13.5 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 14 miles