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 miles36.6 km
- Liverpool 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Birkenhead 12.9 miles20.8 km
- St. Helens 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Wigan 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Warrington 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Bolton 20 miles32.2 km
- Stockport 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Salford 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Southport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Chester 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Chester Castle 14.1 miles22.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hough Green Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bankfield Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Central & West Bank Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Widnes Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Birchfield Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Cronton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Halton View Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Farnworth Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Hale Bank Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Halebank Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Whiston and Cronton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Highfield
WA8 7HG, WA8 7NY, WA8 7NS, WA8 8EG, WA8 7DE, WA8 8SE, WA8 7PJ, WA8 7BZ, WA8 8BP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 4.9 miles8 km
- Manchester Airport 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Widnes Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hough Green Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Highfield Ad
- Campanile Hotel Runcorn 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Village Hotel Liverpool 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Mersey View Hotel & Pub 3 1.8 miles3 km
- Rainhill Hall 2.6 miles4.1 km
- York Street Studios 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Widnes Halton Everglades Park Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mercure St Helens 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Kirkfield Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
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 miles11.7 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Anfield Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 10 miles16.1 km
- Goodison Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Marbury Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Arley Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.6 km