Frodsham
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.286, -2.723 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 51 76 |
| Population: | 9,032 |
| Dialling code: | 01928 (Runcorn) |
Frodsham sits in Cheshire West and Chester on the edge of the Cheshire Plain, tucked beneath a sandstone ridge and overlooking the estuary of the River Weaver with views across the Mersey towards the Welsh hills. The town has medieval roots and a long association with river trade and Cheshire’s salt industry, reflected in its historic buildings and market‑town street pattern.
Today Frodsham is a lively community of independent shops, pubs and local events, popular with walkers drawn to nearby hills such as Helsby Hill. Good road and rail links make it a convenient commuter base for Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, while riverside habitats and green spaces contribute to its strong local character.
Postcode districts covering Frodsham
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Liverpool 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Birkenhead 15.5 miles25 km
- St. Helens 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Wigan 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Warrington 9 miles14.5 km
- Bolton 24.2 miles39 km
- Stockport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Salford 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Chester 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Chester Castle 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Crewe 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Frodsham Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Helsby Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Sutton Weaver Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alvanley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Beechwood & Heath Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Manley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Aston Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sandstone Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Grange Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Halton Lea Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Mersey & Weston Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Frodsham
WA6 7HY, WA6 6QB, WA6 6DB, WA6 7ER, WA6 6HS, WA6 6XN, WA6 7DW, WA6 7LL, WA6 7QS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Manchester Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Frodsham Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Helsby Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
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Schools in Frodsham
- Frodsham C of E Primary School Primary
- Frodsham Manor House Primary School Primary
- St Luke's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Delamere Forest Forest 4 miles6.5 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Marbury Hall Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Vale Royal Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Arley Hall Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- The Airfield Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km