Traditional county: Cheshire · Unitary authority: Warrington · Region: North West
Explore Wilderspool, Cheshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Wilderspool map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Wilderspool |
| Traditional County | Cheshire |
| Unitary Authority | Warrington |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.377035 |
| Longitude | -2.584560 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Wilderspool presents a character shaped by its proximity to a larger urban centre and its own distinct local identity. It lies 1.5 km south-south-east of Warrington (from Warrington: bearing 163°T, OS grid SJ 612 868). Historically, Wilderspool was an important industrial hub, particularly known for its chemical works and later for its role in the manufacturing of wire and cables. The landscape around Wilderspool is generally flat, with agricultural land interspersed with residential developments, reflecting its suburban nature. While no major ancient structures remain, the legacy of its industrial past is still evident in some of the older buildings and street names. The River Mersey flows nearby, influencing the local topography and historical development of the region. Wilderspool continues to be a residential suburb, offering a blend of housing and local amenities for its inhabitants.
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Explore Wilderspool, Cheshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.377035, -2.584560. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |