Kingsley
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, WA6, England
| Coordinates: | 53.271, -2.683 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 54 75 |
| Population: | 1,557 |
| Dialling code: | 01928 (Runcorn) |
Kingsley is a rural civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England, perched on higher ground north of Frodsham and close to Helsby. The area retains a strong agricultural character of mixed farms and small local enterprises, while many residents commute to nearby centres such as Chester and Liverpool, and enjoy wide views across the Cheshire Plain towards the Mersey estuary and Welsh hills.
Its history is rooted in farming and earlier rural trades, visible in stone churches and listed farmhouses, and community life revolves around a village hall, primary school, sports clubs and seasonal events. The parish combines a traditional, close‑knit village atmosphere with the practicalities of modern commuter living and an emphasis on conserving the surrounding landscape.
Postcode districts covering Kingsley
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.5 miles
- Liverpool 13.2 miles
- Birkenhead 17.5 miles
- St. Helens 12.3 miles
- Wigan 18.9 miles
- Warrington 9 miles
- Bolton 24.4 miles
- Stockport 23.8 miles
- Salford 22.3 miles
- Chester 10.3 miles
- Chester Castle 10.4 miles
- Crewe 15.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kingsley Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Hatchmere Built-up area 2 miles
- Frodsham Built-up area 2 miles
- Crowton Parish 2.2 miles
- Norley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Aston Parish 2.2 miles
- Sutton Weaver Parish 2.6 miles
- Sandstone Ward 2.7 miles
- Weaver & Cuddington Ward 2.7 miles
- Manley Parish 2.8 miles
- Acton Bridge Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Alvanley Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Kingsley
WA6 8AW, WA6 6LR, WA6 8ER, WA6 8BW, WA6 8BA, WA6 6JA, WA6 7EX, WA6 8JQ, WA6 8JB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 8.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 17.8 miles
- Frodsham Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Delamere Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Kingsley Ad
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4 0.7 miles
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Runcorn 4 2.8 miles
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 6.5 miles
- Hotel Indigo Chester 4 9.9 miles
- Stone Villa 5 9.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks 4 8.9 miles
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 9.1 miles
- The Coachman Hartford 5.7 miles
Schools in Kingsley
- Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Kingsley St John's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Delamere Forest Forest 2.6 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 6.2 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 6.6 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 6.7 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 6.9 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 7.4 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 8.2 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 12.6 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 12.8 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles