This is notable because the first element of Chathull is thought to derive from Common Brittonic, from the word surviving in modern Welsh as coed ("wood").

[8] This increased slightly in the 2011 census to 1,673 residents, composed of 767 (45.8%) males and 906 (54.2%) females, in 810 households.

Prior to that, Malpas had been administered through Vestry Meetings held in St Oswald's Church.

Under a Cheshire County review order in 1936, the boundaries of several rural districts were adjusted.

Further changes occurred on 1 April 2009 when the Cheshire West & Chester unitary authority was formed.

Television signals are only received from the Wrekin TV transmitter which broadcast BBC West Midlands and ITV Central.

[11] However, BBC North West and ITV Granada can be received through cable and satellite television such as Freesat and Sky.