Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.252, -2.798 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 46 73 |
| Population: | 501 |
| Dialling code: | 01244 (Chester) |
The civil parish centred on Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford sits within the largely rural borough of Cheshire West and Chester in England. Set on the broad Cheshire Plain, the area is dominated by arable fields, hedgerows and small copses, offering open views and pleasant walking country; it’s the sort of landscape that attracts birdwatchers and those wanting easy access to quiet countryside.
Both villages have clear agricultural origins and retain historic touches such as a parish church, traditional stone and brick buildings and a village hall, while community life revolves around local events, farming and a few small enterprises. In recent years some residents commute to nearby towns and cities, but the parish still prides itself on a close‑knit, village atmosphere and a relatively low‑key social scene.
Postcode districts covering Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Birkenhead 14.2 miles22.9 km
- St. Helens 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Wigan 21.2 miles34 km
- Warrington 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Chester 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Chester Castle 6 miles9.6 km
- Crewe 18 miles29 km
- Wrexham 16 miles25.7 km
- Buckley 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Runcorn 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Widnes 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Dunham-on-the-Hill Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Thornton-le-Moors Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Elton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Alvanley Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gowy Rural Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Helsby Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Ince Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Mickle Trafford and District Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Manley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Barrow Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mickle Trafford Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sandstone Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
WA6 0JG, WA6 0JW, WA6 0JA, WA6 0NE, WA6 0LS, WA6 0NP, WA6 0JX, WA6 0JN, WA6 0JP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 6 miles9.7 km
- Manchester Airport 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Ince and Elton Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Helsby Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford Ad
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hotel Indigo Chester 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Stone Villa 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Moxy Chester 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Hotel Chester 5 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Townhouse Chester 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Chester Grosvenor 5 5.7 miles9.2 km
Local points of interest
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles10 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- The Airfield Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 10 miles16 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Vale Royal Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km