Hampton, Malpas, SY14 8AD

Malpas is a market town and civil parish situated in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The town lies close to the borders with Shropshire and Wales, giving it a peripheral position within the region. According to the 2011 census, the population of Malpas was 1,673, indicating a small, close‑knit community. The locality is identified as a village in Cheshire, and it falls within the postal district SY 14. As a market town, Malpas traditionally hosts local markets and community events, reflecting its role as a local hub for surrounding rural areas. Residents benefit from the town’s status as a civil parish, which provides a degree of local governance and community identity within the broader Cheshire West and Chester authority.