Saughall
Built-up area in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.226, -2.955 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 36 70 |
| Population: | 2,569 |
| Dialling code: | 01244 (Chester) |
Saughall is a small village and former civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, situated a few miles north‑west of Chester and close to the England–Wales border and the salt marshes of the Dee Estuary. The setting is characteristically rural Cheshire: low‑lying farmland, pockets of willow and hedgerow, and good views across fields towards the estuary, which makes it popular with walkers and birdwatchers as well as people commuting into nearby towns and cities.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and its name reflects the sallow willows that once grew locally. Today Saughall retains a village feel with a parish church, village hall, primary school and a few local pubs and shops; the economy is a mix of agriculture, local services and commuters working in Chester or on the nearby Deeside and Wirral employment areas. Community events and volunteer groups help keep a strong social life despite the village’s modest size.
Postcode districts covering Saughall
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Birkenhead 11.8 miles19.1 km
- St. Helens 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Warrington 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Chester 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chester Castle 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Crewe 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Wrexham 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Buckley 6.2 miles10 km
- Runcorn 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Widnes 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Wallasey 14.1 miles22.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Saughall and Shotwick Park Parish 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Saughall & Mollington Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Sealand Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Queensferry and Sealand Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Mollington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Lea-by-Backford Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Blacon Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Garden City Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Puddington Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Moston Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Capenhurst Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Backford Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Saughall
CH1 6FA, CH1 6DR, CH1 6EQ, CH1 6DG, CH1 6QA, CH1 6DP, CH1 6AQ, CH1 6AP, CH1 6AY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Manchester Airport 29.5 miles47.4 km
- Capenhurst Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bache Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Saughall Ad
- Oakwood Farm Mews 3 1 mile1.7 km
- Hotel Indigo Chester 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Hotel Chester 5 3.7 miles6 km
- Stone Villa 5 3.8 miles6 km
- Moxy Chester 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Townhouse Chester 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Chester Grosvenor 5 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Chester 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Oddfellows Chester Hotel and Apartments 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Saughall
- Saughall All Saints C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Airfield Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 4 miles6.4 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 7.1 miles11.3 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Prenton Park Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 11.3 miles18.1 km