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
1,354,237
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Cheshire

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
WA8 Widnes 1,578 63,635
WA7 Runcorn 1,513 61,127
WA3 Warrington 1,511 49,785
SK10 Macclesfield 1,473 44,374
WA4 Warrington 1,450 49,994
ST7 Stoke-on-Trent 1,351 54,094
WA5 Warrington 1,317 61,860
SK9 Alderley Edge, Wilmslow 1,217 39,210
WA15 Altrincham 1,210 41,752
WN7 Leigh 1,208 49,880
WA16 Knutsford 1,182 26,880
CW1 Crewe 1,139 44,977
WA14 Altrincham 1,127 31,585
CW8 Northwich 1,107 40,602
CH3 Chester 1,103 41,548
SK11 Macclesfield 1,098 35,503
CH1 Chester 1,084 33,365
CW9 Northwich 1,052 35,808
CW2 Crewe 1,029 44,199
CW12 Congleton 1,022 32,097
CW5 Nantwich 989 32,555
WA6 Frodsham 977 18,777
CH66 Ellesmere Port 975 34,572
WA2 Warrington 916 38,153
CH4 Chester 905 35,637
SY13 Whitchurch 873 19,164
CW7 Winsford 861 33,551
CH2 Chester 850 34,249
CW11 Sandbach 825 28,406
CH65 Ellesmere Port 807 30,802
WA1 Warrington 765 27,069
CH64 Neston 640 18,774
CW6 Tarporley 550 10,903
SK23 High Peak 539 18,051
WA13 Lymm 485 12,661
SK12 Stockport 481 19,012
CW10 Middlewich 452 14,426
L24 Liverpool 402 16,132
CW4 Crewe 346 10,663
CW3 Crewe 344 11,434
SY14 Malpas 344 6,971

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 1,354,237.