Cheshire Postcodes County

Cheshire is a county in North West England, known for its prosperous farmland, historic towns and long association with agriculture and trade. The landscape is largely gentle and low lying, with open fields, river valleys and small wooded areas giving much of the county a calm and orderly feel. Its location between the major cities of Manchester and Liverpool has influenced development, while many areas retain a strong rural identity.

The county includes towns such as Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield and Warrington, each with a different role within the wider area. Chester is noted for its Roman history and well preserved city centre, while Crewe developed as a major railway town. Elsewhere, market towns and villages continue to support local communities alongside commuting and modern industry.

Cheshire is also recognised for its historic estates, waterways and countryside, including stretches of the River Dee and the Cheshire Plain. These features provide opportunities for walking, cycling and leisure close to populated areas. Taken together, Cheshire offers a measured mix of rural landscape, historic settlement and practical modern living, giving it a steady and well established character within England.

39,097
Postcodes
41
Districts
1,278,599
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Cheshire

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
WA8 Widnes 1,578 61,866
WA7 Runcorn 1,513 62,819
WA3 Warrington 1,511 47,610
SK10 Macclesfield 1,473 39,380
WA4 Warrington 1,450 47,002
ST7 Stoke-on-Trent 1,351 53,470
WA5 Warrington 1,317 58,499
SK9 Alderley Edge, Wilmslow 1,217 37,930
WA15 Altrincham 1,210 42,778
WN7 Leigh 1,208 47,823
WA16 Knutsford 1,182 23,417
CW1 Crewe 1,139 42,353
WA14 Altrincham 1,127 28,237
CW8 Northwich 1,107 35,261
CH3 Chester 1,103 32,095
SK11 Macclesfield 1,098 36,888
CH1 Chester 1,084 30,527
CW9 Northwich 1,052 33,157
CW2 Crewe 1,029 40,752
CW12 Congleton 1,022 29,317
CW5 Nantwich 989 29,327
WA6 Frodsham 977 18,984
CH66 Ellesmere Port 975 35,057
WA2 Warrington 916 40,666
CH4 Chester 905 32,585
SY13 Whitchurch 873 19,220
CW7 Winsford 861 31,436
CH2 Chester 850 34,317
CW11 Sandbach 825 22,321
CH65 Ellesmere Port 807 26,411
WA1 Warrington 765 21,582
CH64 Neston 640 19,027
CW6 Tarporley 550 12,302
SK23 High Peak 539 17,180
WA13 Lymm 485 12,899
SK12 Stockport 481 19,049
CW10 Middlewich 452 14,790
L24 Liverpool 402 15,951
CW4 Crewe 346 9,306
CW3 Crewe 344 9,165
SY14 Malpas 344 5,843

Frequently asked questions

How many postcodes are in Cheshire?

There are approximately 39,097 postcodes in Cheshire.

How many postcode districts are in Cheshire?

Cheshire contains 41 postcode districts.

What is the population of Cheshire?

The postcode districts in Cheshire have a combined population of about 1,278,599.