Norton South & Preston Brook sits within the unitary authority of Halton on the edge of the Mersey conurbation, blending suburban streets with pockets of countryside and village atmosphere. The ward includes the compact settlement of Preston Brook and parts of Norton, so residents enjoy a quieter, community-led feel while still being within easy reach of larger towns such as Runcorn and Warrington, and cities like Manchester and Liverpool by good road and rail links.
Locally there’s a strong sense of history and green space - the nearby Norton Priory and its gardens are a notable heritage attraction - and the network of canals and lanes gives the area character. Economically it’s a mix of small local firms, commuter households and some agricultural land, with neighbouring science and business facilities around Daresbury adding a modern, innovative edge to the otherwise village-like community.
Postcode districts covering Norton South & Preston Brook
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Liverpool 12 miles19.4 km
- Birkenhead 17.2 miles27.7 km
- St. Helens 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Wigan 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Warrington 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Bolton 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Stockport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Salford 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Chester 13 miles20.9 km
- Chester Castle 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Crewe 17.6 miles28.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Preston Brook Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Aston Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Norton North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Sutton Weaver Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Halton Lea Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sandymoor Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Daresbury Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Runcorn Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dutton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Halton Castle Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Beechwood & Heath Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Norton South & Preston Brook
WA7 6HA, WA7 6JG, WA7 6BN, WA7 3FA, WA7 3BE, WA7 3GL, WA7 3AL, WA7 6DB, WA7 6BD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 8 miles12.8 km
- Manchester Airport 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Runcorn East Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Frodsham Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Norton South & Preston Brook Ad
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Holiday Inn Runcorn 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Campanile Hotel Runcorn 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Park Royal Hotel & Spa 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Nunsmere Hall Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Village Hotel Warrington 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Statham Lodge Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Norton South & Preston Brook
- Brookvale Primary School Primary
- Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Marbury Hall Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Delamere Forest Forest 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Arley Hall Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8 miles12.8 km
- Vale Royal Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Tatton Park Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Moss Lane Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km