The area is believed to have been populated before the 1066 conquest, and its occupants were described as being cotters (someone who farmed or reared cattle).

[2] Coton Hill had an unusual number of public houses in proximity to each other, thanks to being on the historic route from Ellesmere and Chester.

Pubs include the Woody (Woodman Inn), the Bird in Hand, the Royal Oak and the Severn Apprentice.

[8] Council houses were built in the suburb as a means of being grateful to First World War veterans.

Although the line is still running passenger and some freight services, only one of these yards still exists and it was disused for a long time.