Chorlton-by-Backford
| Chorlton-by-Backford | |
|---|---|
Barn conversion at The Grove | |
Location within Cheshire | |
| Population | 128 (2021 census) |
| OS grid reference | SJ4072 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHESTER |
| Postcode district | CH2 |
| Dialling code | 01244 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Chorlton-by-Backford is a former civil parish, now in the parish of Backford, in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester and ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) to the north of Chester. Chorlton Hall is a Grade II listed building within the area.
In 1848, it had a population of 85. In the 2001 census it had a population of 80, increasing to 124 at the 2011 census and 128 in 2021.
The name is likely derived from the Old English words ceorl (meaning a free peasant) and tūn (a farmstead or settlement).
Chorlton-by-Backford was formerly a township in the parish of Backford; in 1866 Chorlton by Backford became a separate civil parish; on 1 April 2015 the parish was abolished and merged with Backford.