Winsford

Winsford
Christ Church, Wharton, Winsford
Winsford Location within Cheshire
Population	35,500 (2024 estimate)[1]
OS grid reference	SJ6566
• London	155 mi (249 km) SE
Civil parish	Winsford
Unitary authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Ceremonial county	Cheshire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	WINSFORD
Postcode district	CW7
Dialling code	01606 (Northwich/Winsford), 01829 (Tarporley)
Police	Cheshire
Fire	Cheshire
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	Mid Cheshire
Website	www.winsford.gov.uk
List of places UK England Cheshire 53°11′38″N 2°31′12″W / 53.194°N 2.520°W / 53.194; -2.520

Winsford is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, on the River Weaver south of Northwich and west of Middlewich. It grew around the salt mining industry after the river was canalised in the 18th century, allowing freight to be conveyed northwards to the Port of Runcorn on the River Mersey. The town of Winsford has an estimated population of 35,500 in 2024.

Winsford is split into three areas: Over on the western side of the River Weaver, Wharton on the eastern side, and Swanlow and Dene.