Horton
Ward in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.126, -2.098 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 93 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01260 (Congleton) |
Horton is a largely rural ward in the district of Staffordshire Moorlands, in Staffordshire, England, set amid rolling farmland and moorland fringes close to the southern edge of the Peak District. The area is characterised by stone-built houses and barns, winding lanes and open views towards nearby market towns such as Leek, with recreational spots like Rudyard Lake and moorland walking not far away.
Locally the economy remains rooted in agriculture and small-scale local services, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work; there is also a modest visitor trade from walkers and cyclists. Historic features such as old churches and former farmsteads give the ward a traditional feel, and community life often centres on village halls, the occasional pub and seasonal events that reflect its rural character.
Postcode districts covering Horton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stockport 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Crewe 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Stafford 22 miles35.4 km
- Macclesfield 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Sale 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Northwich 19.2 miles31 km
- Stretford 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Altrincham 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Wilmslow 14.9 miles24 km
Neighbouring places
- Horton Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Rudyard Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Biddulph Moor Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Rushton Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Biddulph North Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Leek West Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Biddulph South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Leek North Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Heaton Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Biddulph East Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Endon and Stanley Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Biddulph Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Horton
ST9 9QT, ST13 8PU, ST13 8PS, ST13 8PW, ST13 8PQ, ST13 8PX, CW12 3QF, SK11 0RS, SK11 0QZ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 34.3 miles55.1 km
- Congleton Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Cheddleton Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Horton Ad
- Hotel Rudyard 1 mile1.7 km
- The Silk House 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Alexandra Court Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Lion & Swan Hotel 5 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Manor House Hotel & Spa, Alsager 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Burleigh House 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 9 miles14.6 km
- Holly Trees Hotel 2 10 miles16.1 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
Schools in Horton
- Horton Lodge Community Special School Special
- Horton St Michael's C of E First School Primary
- Rushton C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Swithamley Hall Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Vale Park Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 8 miles12.8 km
- Moss Rose Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- Springfield House Estate 14.4 miles23.1 km