Highfield is a largely residential ward in the Borough of Halton in north‑west England, forming part of the urban fabric around Runcorn and Widnes. It sits within easy reach of the River Mersey and the transport corridors that link the area to Liverpool and Manchester, so many residents commute while local services and schools serve a compact community.
The area is typical of post‑war expansion in this part of Cheshire, with a mix of council and privately owned housing, small shopping parades, parks and community centres. Local life is shaped by the region’s industrial legacy - chemical and manufacturing sites nearby have long provided employment - while active neighbourhood groups and regeneration projects aim to tackle social challenges and strengthen community facilities.
Postcode districts covering Highfield
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 22.8 miles
- Liverpool 7.1 miles
- Birkenhead 12.9 miles
- St. Helens 5.2 miles
- Wigan 12.7 miles
- Warrington 6.8 miles
- Bolton 20 miles
- Stockport 24.5 miles
- Salford 20.7 miles
- Southport 20.8 miles
- Chester 13.7 miles
- Chester Castle 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hough Green Ward 0.9 miles
- Bankfield Ward 0.9 miles
- Central & West Bank Ward 1 mile
- Widnes Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Birchfield Ward 1.2 miles
- Cronton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Halton View Ward 1.6 miles
- Farnworth Ward 1.8 miles
- Hale Bank Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Halebank Parish 2.2 miles
- Whiston and Cronton Ward 2.3 miles
- Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Highfield
WA8 8DG, WA8 7NP, WA8 8DA, WA8 8EG, WA8 7PP, WA8 7NX, WA8 8SQ, WA8 8BW, WA8 8DE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 4.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 19.6 miles
- Widnes Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Hough Green Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Highfield Ad
- Mersey View Hotel & Pub 3 1.8 miles
- Village Hotel Liverpool 3 3.3 miles
- Rainhill Hall 2.6 miles
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 6.5 miles
- Widnes Halton Everglades Park Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- York Street Studios 4 9.9 miles
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 9.8 miles
- Mercure St Helens 4 5.4 miles
- The Kirkfield Hotel 8 miles
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 7.5 miles
Schools in Highfield
- Ashley High School Special
- Chesnut Lodge Special School Special
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Secondary
- Wade Deacon High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 7.3 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 9.1 miles
- Anfield Stadium 9.7 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 9.9 miles
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 10 miles
- Goodison Park Stadium 10.1 miles
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 10.2 miles
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 10.5 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 10.9 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles