Broughton is a civil parish and village on the northern edge of Wrexham County Borough in north‑east Wales, close to the border with Cheshire and within easy reach of Wrexham and Chester. The locality mixes rolling farmland and small residential clusters, with lanes and hedgerows that reflect a long rural history.
Historically an agricultural parish with medieval roots, Broughton now balances village life with commuting and light industry nearby; the village hall, church and local clubs remain focal points and give the community a strong local identity. Quiet footpaths, occasional historic buildings and a rhythm of local events contribute to its lived‑in, semi‑rural character.
Postcode districts covering Broughton
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 23.8 miles
- Birkenhead 21.9 miles
- Chester 10.4 miles
- Chester Castle 10.1 miles
- Crewe 24.4 miles
- Wrexham 2.2 miles
- Buckley 7.4 miles
- Runcorn 22.9 miles
- Widnes 24.6 miles
- Wallasey 24.1 miles
- Winsford 22.9 miles
- Heswall 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brynteg Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Gwersyllt West Ward 0.4 miles
- Bryn Cefn Ward 0.5 miles
- Gwenfro Ward 0.6 miles
- New Broughton Ward 0.7 miles
- Tanyfron Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Gwersyllt Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Gwersyllt North Ward 1 mile
- Gwersyllt East Ward 1.2 miles
- Gwersyllt South Ward 1.3 miles
- Bradley Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Stansty Ward 1.6 miles
Example postcodes in Broughton
LL11 6DZ, LL11 5RF, LL11 6YJ, LL11 6EZ, LL11 6NW, LL11 5NW, LL11 6YG, LL11 6DY, LL11 6LG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 37.1 miles
- Gwersyllt Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Wrexham General Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Wrexham Bus Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Broughton Ad
- The Lemon Tree 3 2 miles
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa 4 5.5 miles
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndhamwrexham 4 1.6 miles
- Rossett Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Hotel Wrexham 3 4.7 miles
- Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa 4 9.4 miles
- Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham by Marston's Inns 3 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn A55 Chester West 3 8.7 miles
- The Chainbridge Hotel 3 9 miles
- Holiday Inn Chester - South 4 8.1 miles
Schools in Broughton
- Black Lane C P School Primary
- Brynteg C P School Primary
- Ysgol Penrhyn New Broughton CP Primary
Local points of interest
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 1.7 miles
- Erddig Country house 3.1 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 6.9 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 6.9 miles
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 7.4 miles
- The Airfield Stadium 7.5 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 7.7 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 8.5 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10 miles
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 11.2 miles