Acton Bridge Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Acton Bridge
Static Image Name:Acton swing bridge.jpg
Static Image Caption:Acton Swing Bridge
Map Type:Cheshire
Coordinates:53.2737°N -2.6064°W
Population:631
Population Ref:(2011)
Civil Parish:Acton Bridge
Unitary England:Cheshire West and Chester
Lieutenancy England:Cheshire
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Weaver Vale
Post Town:NORTHWICH
Postcode District:CW8
Postcode Area:CW
Dial Code:01606

right|thumb|Map of the civil parish of Acton Bridge within the former borough of Vale Royal

Acton Bridge (formerly Acton) is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, England. Located within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester on the River Weaver, it is near the Trent and Mersey Canal at approximately 53˚ 16′ N, 2˚ 36′ W. It has a population of 602,[1] increasing to 631 at the 2011 Census.[2] Acton Bridge is served by its own railway station, operated by London Northwestern.

Acton Bridge Parish Council[3] meets in the Parish Rooms. There is an active Community Association, and a number of other organisations exist within the village.

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  1. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790337 Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Vale Royal
  2. Web site: Parish population 2011. 31 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Home Page . Acton Bridge Parish Council . 24 December 2019.