Newton, Chester Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.2102°N -2.8674°W
Official Name:Newton
Map Type:Cheshire
Os Grid Reference:SJ421684
Population:9,556
Population Ref:(2011 Ward)
Unitary England:Cheshire West and Chester
Lieutenancy England:Cheshire
Region:North West England
Post Town:CHESTER
Postcode District:CH2
Postcode Area:CH
Dial Code:01244
Constituency Westminster:City of Chester
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Static Image Caption:Newton Shops

Newton is a suburb in the north-east of Chester, in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Including the locale of Plas Newton, the area is contiguous with Upton to the north and Hoole to the south. The electoral ward involved had a population taken at the 2011 census of 9,556.[1]

Newton is made up of some privately owned residential properties, but mainly comprises a large council estate now co-owned with Cheshire West and Chester Council and run by Chester and District Housing Trust (C&DHT).

Education

Local schools in the area include Newton Primary School and, in the independent sector, The Firs School.

Politics and governance

Newton-by-Chester was formerly a township in the parish of St Oswald,[2] in 1866 Newton by Chester became a separate civil parish, on 1 April 1936 the parish was abolished and merged with Hoole and Chester.[3] In 1931 the parish had a population of 2581.[4] From 1974 to 2009 it was in Chester non-metropolitan district.

British Parliament

Newton is in the City of Chester parliamentary constituency and is represented by Samantha Dixon MP.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ward population 2011. 29 May 2015.
  2. Web site: History of Newton by Chester, in Chester and Cheshire. A Vision of Britain through Time. 2 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Relationships and changes Newton By Chester CP/Tn through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 2 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Population statistics Newton By Chester CP/Tn through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 2 May 2024.