Hartford & Greenbank
Ward in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.246, -2.551 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 63 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01606 (Northwich) |
The ward brings together the historic village of Hartford and the mainly residential area of Greenbank on the edge of Northwich within Cheshire West and Chester. It has a semi-rural feel, with homes clustered around village amenities and waterside stretches of the River Weaver and the Weaver Navigation, whose towpaths and moorings make the area popular for walking, fishing and boating. The wider landscape still shows the legacy of Cheshire’s salt industry around Northwich, with flashes and altered ground levels from historical brine extraction.
Despite its village character, the ward is well connected: Hartford has a station with regular commuter links and quick access by road to the M56 and M6, making journeys to Chester and Manchester straightforward. Local life revolves around small shops, pubs, schools and active community groups, and the mix of older buildings and newer housing makes it popular with families and commuters who want a quiet base close to larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Hartford & Greenbank
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Liverpool 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Birkenhead 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 22.6 miles36.4 km
- St. Helens 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Wigan 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Warrington 9.9 miles16 km
- Bolton 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Stockport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Salford 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Chester 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hartford Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Northwich Winnington & Castle Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Kingsmead Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Weaverham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Davenham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Whitegate Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Northwich Leftwich Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barnton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Northwich Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Whitegate and Marton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Moulton Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Cuddington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Hartford & Greenbank
CW8 4AN, CW8 1NH, CW8 1LU, CW8 1TJ, CW8 1GT, CW8 2AQ, CW8 1FZ, CW8 1QU, CW8 1QJ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Hartford Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Greenbank Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
Hotels near Hartford & Greenbank Ad
- The Coachman Hartford 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Oaklands Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Boars Head Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Tollemache Arms 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in Hartford & Greenbank
- Cloughwood Academy Special
- Greenbank School Special
- Hartford C of E High School Secondary
- Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Primary
- Hartford Primary School Primary
- St Nicholas Catholic High School Secondary
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Grange School Independent - all ages
- Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Vale Royal Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Marbury Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Arley Hall Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Tatton Park Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 13 miles21 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km