Rudheath
Ward in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.251, -2.48 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 68 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01606 (Northwich) |
Rudheath is a suburban ward on the low-lying Cheshire Plain, lying just to the east of Northwich within the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It sits close to key routes such as the M6 and A556, which makes it a convenient spot for commuters heading towards Chester and Manchester, while still being within easy reach of riverside and woodland countryside like the River Weaver and Delamere Forest.
Locally the area combines residential estates with light industry and business parks, reflecting post‑war expansion and the shift away from traditional agriculture and salt extraction that shaped much of the surrounding hinterland. Community life is centred on local schools, shops and clubs, and the ward’s mix of long‑standing local families and newer commuters gives it a pragmatic, village‑meets‑suburban character.
Postcode districts covering Rudheath
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Liverpool 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 20.9 miles33.7 km
- St. Helens 17.1 miles27.4 km
- Wigan 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Warrington 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Bolton 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Stockport 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Salford 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Chester 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Chester Castle 17.6 miles28.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Rudheath Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Northwich Witton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Northwich Leftwich Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Northwich Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Wincham and Marston Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Lostock Gralam Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kingsmead Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lach Dennis Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Wincham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Davenham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Marston Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Rudheath
CW9 7JL, CW9 7EZ, CW9 7DH, CW9 7JN, CW9 7EQ, CW9 7EJ, CW9 7EL, CW9 7RP, CW9 7EY … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 11 miles17.8 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Northwich Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
- Lostock Gralam Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Rudheath Ad
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Coachman Hartford 3.1 miles5 km
- Boars Head Hotel 4.3 miles7 km
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- De Vere Cranage Estate 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Cottons Hotel & Spa 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Mere Court Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Mere Golf Resort & Spa 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Bears Head by Innkeeper's Collection 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Oaklands Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
Schools in Rudheath
- Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Primary
- The Rudheath Senior Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Marbury Hall Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Vale Royal Estate 3.7 miles6 km
- Arley Hall Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Tatton Park Estate 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km