Backford is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and ceremonial county of Cheshire, England.

It is situated between Chester and Ellesmere Port on the A41 trunk road, to the north of the Shropshire Union Canal.

[2][3] The neighbouring civil parish of Chorlton-by-Backford was added to Backford in 2015.

[4] St Oswald's Church is in the centre of the village, as is Backford Hall, which is a Grade II listed building.

[5] Until its sale for residential redevelopment in 2012, Backford Hall had operated as offices for Cheshire West and Chester Council.