Sitting between Upton and Hoole, Newton is a highly desirable residential suburb where a strong village identity mixed with different styles of homes and access to good schooling and transport links makes it perfect for families, working professionals and those looking to get onto the housing ladder whilst still only being minutes from Chester city center.
Pubs, Restaurants & Local Amenities
With several pubs, restaurants and local shops serving the area, it’s no wonder that Newton is popular with the locals, and those looking for a home there.
With a regular bus service that gets locals in and out of the city, a transport network on the doorstep and even easy to access walks into Hoole and Upton, you are well looked after in Newton.
The Kingsway shopping centre has the locals favourite, Jeff’s for takeout, a small grocery shop, a pharmacy and a hair salon. There is the Limewood Field’s Skatepark and large grass area located near to that for a small walk, perfect for anyone who needs to take their dog for a walk. Equally, just over the other side of this park is the Hoole Coronation Recreation Ground and on the other side, Upton park.
Because of their proximity to these other areas, you are going to be well served no matter what you need, such as the award-winning butchers and fishmongers in Hoole or the award-winning Fish and Chip shop in Upton.
Recreation & Green Spaces
The Limewood fields across from the Kingsway shops offers a lot green open spaces where you see many people take their dogs for a walk as well as a play facility for kids. It’s deceivingly bigger than it looks with access to the millennium walkway and with enough space to go for a stroll and take you to other parts of Newton.
Equally, you are a stones throw from Hoole and access to their parks and recreation spaces is a short 20 minute walk away.
Schools & Education
There are four primary schools within the civil parish; Acresfield Academy, Mill View Primary School, Upton Heath Church of England Primary School and Upton Westlea Primary School, giving families a genuine choice of setting to suit their preferences.
Upton High School is the local, co-educational state secondary, an above-average-sized school with an on-site sixth form and recently expanded sports facilities serving both pupils and the wider community. The well-regarded Christleton High School is also within reach for families living towards the southern edge of the parish.
Independent schooling is well represented more widely, The King’s School, The Queen’s School, The Firs School & Abbeygate College located across the city providing strong independent options as well.
Transport & Connectivity
Newton is one of the best positioned localities for transport in and out of city, both on road and rail. Bache railway station sits less than a mile from the village centre, with links on the Merseyrail Wirral Line and provides regular services into Chester city centre and onwards to Birkenhead and Liverpool, making it a highly convenient option for daily commuters. Chester railway station, accessible within minutes by road or taxi, offers regular direct services to London Euston just over two hours, with fast connections to Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe, Manchester Piccadilly and beyond.
By road, the A41 Chester to Ellesmere Port trunk road runs directly through the area, providing swift access north towards the M53 motorway and the Wirral, whilst the A5116 Liverpool Road connects to the wider Chester ring road and city centre. The M53 and M56 motorways are both within a short drive, opening up daily travel to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales with ease. Chester Business Park, Deeside Industrial Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate are all readily accessible for those employed in professional and commercial sectors.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport lies approximately 22 miles to the north, whilst Manchester Airport is around 35 miles via the M56. Hawarden Airport, catering for private and corporate aviation, is within 10 miles to the east.
Key Mileage Distances
• Chester City Centre — 2 miles
• Chester Railway Station — 2.5 miles
• Bache Railway Station — 0.8 miles
• Chester Zoo — 0.5 miles
• Chester Business Park — 4 miles
• M53 Motorway — 4 miles
• M56 Motorway — 7 miles
• Hawarden Airport — 9 miles
• Crewe — 20 miles
• Liverpool Airport – 18.5
• Manchester Airport – 17 miles
