Wilmslow

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wilmslow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Wilmslow?Cheshire, England, within the borough of Cheshire East
2. How big is Wilmslow?25,725
3. What is the population (parish, 2021)?26,213
4. What is the distance to manchester?11 miles (18 km) south
5. How far is Wilmslow from Manchester?Wilmslow is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) north of Manchester. Many people travel there for work.
6. Why do people live in Wilmslow?People like living in Wilmslow because it has a nice town feel, good shops, and easy travel to big city jobs.

Civil Parish: A fundamental unit of local government in England, often with elected councillors responsible for local amenities and services.
Borough: A type of local government district in England, typically larger and with more responsibilities than a civil parish.
Commuter Town: A residential town whose inhabitants typically travel to work in a nearby city or urban area.
Demographics: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, such as age or income.