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England / North West / Cheshire West and Chester / Sandstone

About

Sandstone ward is located in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, covering areas including Elton, Mickle Trafford, and parts of Helsby. The ward is named after the local sandstone geology, which has historically influenced its landscape and architecture. It features a mix of rural and semi-rural settings, with farmland, woodlands, and small villages.

The area is well-connected by road and rail, with the A56 and M56 providing access to nearby Chester and Manchester. Helsby Hill, a prominent local landmark, offers views across the Mersey estuary. The ward has a mix of residential properties, from older cottages to newer developments, alongside community facilities like schools and village halls.

Area overview

On average Sandstone has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sandstone is £49,149 per year. There are 4 schools in Sandstone: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandstone Population
4,987
Population density
106.4 per km²

Demographics

British
4,751
95.19%
Other White
87
1.74%
Irish
44
0.88%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
29
0.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.3%
Total population: 4,991

Housing

Owns outright
1,182
55.52%
Owns with a mortgage
640
30.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
137
6.43%
Other social rented
93
4.37%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.6%
Total households: 2,129

Property prices in Sandstone

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 in Sandstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £900,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£486,500
Flats6£217,750
Semi-Detached23£360,000
Terraced4£312,500

10 years price trend in Sandstone

All postcodes in Sandstone

WA69EJ

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69EZ

Kingswood Park

WA69HS

Manley Lane

WA69QG

Nemos Close

CH38BY

Gongar Lane

CH38DQ

West End

WA60JY

Cash Lane

WA60NS

Low Hill

WA60PF

Manley Lane

WA66JR

Waterloo Lane

WA66TD

Hillfoot Lane

WA66TT

Hollow Lane

WA68AQ

Brookside

WA68BX

Guests Slack

WA69BN

Alvanley Road

WA69DX

Manley Road

WA69QF

Alvanley Road

CH38BX

Pentre Lane

WA60AF

Common Lane

WA66JJ

Hondslough Lane

WA69DL

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69EH

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69HH

Cob Hall Lane

WA69JD

Manley Lane

CH38DX

Estone Place

CW60TG

Brines Brow Lane

WA69DG

Towers Lane

WA60LZ

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA66TW

Norley Road

WA66TX

Hollow Lane

WA68JQ

Mill Lane

WA69DZ

Moss Lane

WA69ED

Manley Road

CH38BT

Shay Lane

WA66LL

Beech Lane

WA60LW

Hob Lane

WA66TY

Hollow Lane

WA68AE

Highbank Road

WA68AF

Paddock View

CH38AE

Brines Brow Lane

CH38BS

Old Hall Court

CH38DB

Booth Avenue

WA60HA

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA60JA

Cash Lane

WA60LR

Hob Lane

WA60NJ

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA66JN

Newton Hollow

WA66JT

Cooks Hill

WA66TP

Offal Pit Lane

WA68AB

Highbank Road

WA68AW

Well Lane

WA68AY

Chamber Brook Lane

WA68BA

The Hurst

WA68BH

Dark Lane

WA68BJ

Dark Lane

WA68BQ

Dark Lane

WA68DX

Brookside

WA68EE

Hollow Lane

WA68EZ

The Brow

WA68HF

Chapel Lane

WA69EU

New Pale Road

CH38AX

Norton's Lane

CH38BH

Chester Road

WA60JB

Towers Lane

WA60NG

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA66JQ

Kingswood Park

WA66SX

Kingsley Road

WA66TR

Middle Lane

WA68BL

Dark Lane

WA68BS

Guests Slack

WA69DA

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69DP

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69JB

Manley Lane

CH24JS

Chester Road

WA68HA

Mill Lane

WA60LX

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA60TZ

Cash Lane

WA66TB

Hillfoot Lane

WA68AD

Highbank Road

WA68AN

The Brow

WA68EB

Church View

WA69DB

Helsby Road

WA69EP

New Pale Road

WA69ER

New Pale Road

CH38AB

Brines Brow Lane

CH38AG

Brines Brow Lane

CH38AN

Dark Ark Lane

WA60LN

Chester Road

WA60JW

Rake Lane

WA66JA

Newton Hollow

WA66TJ

Offal Pit Lane

WA68DH

Pike Lane

WA69JQ

Chapel Lane

CH38DD

Booth Avenue

CH38DW

Kelsall, Tarvin & Ashton Hayes

WA60JP

Hapsford Lane

WA60JU

Cash Lane

WA66GX

Birch Hill

WA68ER

Hollow Lane

CH38BN

Duck Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.