Oldcastle, Malpas, SY14 7AB

Oldcastle, Cheshire, is a former civil parish situated in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Historically an independent parish, it is now incorporated into the parishes of Malpas and Threapwood. The area falls within the Cheshire West and Chester district and carries the postal district SY14. According to the 2001 census, Oldcastle had a population of 54 residents. The locality is identified by its title and description as a former civil parish, reflecting its rural character and small community size. Its inclusion in the broader Malpas and Threapwood parishes suggests a close relationship with nearby villages, while remaining part of the larger administrative district of Cheshire West and Chester. The data highlights Oldcastle’s modest population and its transition from an independent parish to a component of larger neighbouring communities within the same county.