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 miles
- Liverpool 11.3 miles
- Birkenhead 15.5 miles
- St. Helens 11.1 miles
- Wigan 18.1 miles
- Warrington 9 miles
- Bolton 24.2 miles
- Stockport 24.9 miles
- Salford 22.9 miles
- Chester 9.6 miles
- Chester Castle 9.8 miles
- Crewe 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Frodsham Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Helsby Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sutton Weaver Parish 2.2 miles
- Alvanley Parish 2.3 miles
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Beechwood & Heath Ward 2.4 miles
- Manley Parish 2.7 miles
- Aston Parish 2.7 miles
- Sandstone Ward 2.8 miles
- Grange Ward 3 miles
- Halton Lea Ward 3 miles
- Mersey & Weston Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Frodsham
WA6 7NH, WA6 6DU, WA6 6QR, WA6 6RE, WA6 6AW, WA6 7AR, WA6 6HB, WA6 6RG, WA6 7NY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 6.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 19.1 miles
- Frodsham Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Helsby Railway Station 2.1 miles
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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 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 5.6 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.7 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 7.8 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 8.6 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 8.6 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 9.5 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 12.5 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 13.3 miles
- The Airfield Stadium 13.3 miles