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 miles
- Birkenhead 14.2 miles
- St. Helens 13.7 miles
- Wigan 21.2 miles
- Warrington 12.8 miles
- Chester 5.7 miles
- Chester Castle 6 miles
- Crewe 18 miles
- Wrexham 16 miles
- Buckley 12.8 miles
- Runcorn 6.9 miles
- Widnes 8.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dunham-on-the-Hill Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Thornton-le-Moors Parish 1.6 miles
- Elton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Alvanley Parish 1.8 miles
- Gowy Rural Ward 1.9 miles
- Helsby Built-up area 2 miles
- Ince Parish 2.2 miles
- Mickle Trafford and District Parish 2.3 miles
- Manley Parish 2.4 miles
- Barrow Parish 2.4 miles
- Mickle Trafford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Sandstone Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
WA6 0JG, WA6 0NP, WA6 0LA, WA6 0NZ, WA6 0NJ, WA6 0AF, WA6 0NQ, WA6 0NU, WA6 0LZ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 6 miles
- Manchester Airport 22.7 miles
- Ince and Elton Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Helsby Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford Ad
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 1.1 miles
- The Chester Grosvenor 5 5.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Chester 4 5.7 miles
- The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms 4 5.6 miles
- Mill Hotel & Spa Destination 3 5.4 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester 4 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks 3 4.8 miles
- Hotel Indigo Chester 3 5.4 miles
- Moxy Chester 3.5 5.3 miles
- The Coach House Inn 4 5.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 3.5 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 3.7 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 4.9 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 9 miles
- The Airfield Stadium 9.4 miles
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 9.4 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.5 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 10.5 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles