Defining Great Warford
Great Warford can be defined as the area presided over by Great Warford Parish Council. A slightly larger population can be estimated by inclusion of farmland (former or current) occupying space between the boundaries of Great Warford and neighbouring Chelford, Chorley, Marthall, Mobberley and Nether Alderley. Area beyond this is assigned to other practicing parish councils. The core area could be said to be the area encompassing the Stag’s Head public house, Warford Crescent and Warford Hall.
The entirety of Great Warford is covered by the WA16 & SK9 postal areas. The local telephone area code is 01565 which it has in common with Knutsford but not nearby Alderley Edge. Welcome signs on all inroads define the ‘Great Warford area’. It is part of the electoral district of Tatton.
The "built-up" area of Great Warford has expanded much in the last 20 years. This is due to its origins as a farming settlement and the ‘greenbelt’ status of the general location. The area is policed by the Cheshire Police Authority. Unlike neighbouring Little Warford, Great Warford lacks a defining village hall. This has led to contention of Great Warford’s official status as a village. However, this has led to no official review to date.
Perhaps the site with most historical interest is Great Warford Baptist Chapel on Merrimans Lane. It is the closest thing the village has to a central focal point. A visit to holy communion on Easter Sunday for local residents, whatever their faith is something of a tradition.
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