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 miles38.4 km
- Birkenhead 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Chester 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Chester Castle 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Crewe 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Wrexham 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Buckley 7.4 miles12 km
- Runcorn 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Widnes 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Wallasey 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Winsford 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Heswall 18.7 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Brynteg Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Gwersyllt West Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Bryn Cefn Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Gwenfro Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- New Broughton Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Tanyfron Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Gwersyllt Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Gwersyllt North Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Gwersyllt East Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Gwersyllt South Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Bradley Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stansty Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
Example postcodes in Broughton
LL11 6YS, LL11 6DW, LL11 6AH, LL11 6NN, LL11 6DG, LL11 6LU, LL11 6NB, LL11 6UG, LL11 6BD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Manchester Airport 37.1 miles59.7 km
- Gwersyllt Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Wrexham General Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Broughton Ad
- The Lemon Tree 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndhamwrexham 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rossett Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hotel Wrexham 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Wrexham Llyndir Hall Hotel 5 miles8 km
- Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham by Marston's Inns 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holiday Inn A55 Chester West 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- The Chainbridge Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
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 miles2.7 km
- Erddig Country house 3.1 miles5 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 6.9 miles11 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Airfield Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10 miles16 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 11.2 miles18 km