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Sandbach Heath and East

About

Sandbach Heath and East ward lies on the eastern outskirts of the town of Sandbach. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older properties. It is bordered by agricultural land and the A534 road, which connects to surrounding villages. The local landscape is generally flat, with some areas of open green space integrated into the community.

The ward includes the distinct locality of Wheelock Heath. A notable local feature is the Sandbach Flashes, a series of shallow lakes formed by historical subsidence from salt extraction. These wetlands provide a habitat for wildlife and are used for informal recreation. The area is served by local schools and community facilities, with its character defined by this blend of suburban living and post-industrial natural spaces.

Area overview

On average Sandbach Heath and East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandbach Heath and East is £48,694 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandbach Heath and East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sandbach Heath and East is home to around 4,909 people, with a population density of about 1,229.9 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sandbach Heath and East Population

4,909

Population density

1,229.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

46.04(+24%)

Public order

11.41(+13%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.33(-61%)

Shoplifting

7.13(+25%)

Drugs

6.11(+61%)

North West average

Demographics

British

4,621

94.15%

Other White

1.73%

Irish

0.57%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.43%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.41%

Total population: 4,908

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,391

33.64%

Level 3 (A level)

692

16.74%

No qualifications

673

16.28%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

609

14.73%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

364

8.8%

Total 16+ residents: 4,135

Housing

Owns outright

876

37.17%

Owns with a mortgage

782

33.18%

Other social rented

348

14.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

218

9.25%

Social rents from council

3.44%

Total households: 2,357

Property prices in Sandbach Heath and East

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Sandbach Heath and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandbach Heath and East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£324,475	£274,775	£296,250	£360,000	£644,100
Flats	7	£140,000	£84,420	£118,700	£153,750	£163,500
Semi-Detached	42	£246,963	£163,350	£199,963	£277,517	£397,750
Terraced	21	£210,000	£142,500	£190,000	£269,000	£290,000

10 years median price trend in Sandbach Heath and East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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