Area360 logo

Find postcode

Sandstone

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

WA60LQ

Peck Mill Lane

WA60LU

Greenbank

WA66JG

New Pale Road

WA69AL

Commonside

WA69DF

Towers Lane

WA69EB

Moss Lane

WA69ET

New Pale Road

WA69HB

Burrows Lane

WA69HU

Manley Lane

CH38AH

Brines Brow Lane

CH38BL

Vicar's Close

CH38DG

West End

WA60LL

Chester Road

WA60LT

Chester Road

WA60NZ

Manley Lane

WA66JB

Newton Hollow

WA66JL

Waterloo Lane

WA66SY

Hillfoot Lane

WA66TG

Offal Pit Lane

WA67EQ

Kingsley Road

WA68DA

Top Road

WA68DJ

Dodgsley Drive

WA68DQ

Higher Heyes Drive

WA68DU

Top Road

WA68HY

Mill Lane

WA69DE

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69DU

School Lane

WA69EL

Dark Ark Lane

WA69HN

Cob Hall Lane

CH38BZ

Brookside

CH38NR

Chester Road

WA60LY

Dunham Court

WA60PG

Manley Lane

WA66JX

Cooks Hill

WA66TS

Norley Road

WA68DL

Helsby & Kingsley

WA68EN

Pike Lane

WA68HB

Chapel Lane

WA68JB

Mill Lane

WA69EN

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69EY

New Pale Road

WA69FH

Helsby Road

WA69HP

Manley Lane

CH38AF

Grange Road

CH38AL

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA60JJ

Chester Road

WA60JQ

Chester Road

WA60NH

Chester Road

WA66JW

Waterloo Lane

WA66LT

Norley Road

WA67EH

Bradley Lane

WA69BU

Helsby Road

WA69EX

New Pale Road

CH38BW

Duck Lane

WA60NN

Low Hill

WA60NP

Manley Lane

WA66JF

Manley Road

WA66UH

Dobers Lane

WA68BP

Dark Lane

CH24JT

Chester Road

WA60NR

Manley Lane

WA66JP

Cooks Hill

WA66TL

Offal Pit Lane

WA66UD

Depmore Lane

WA68BB

Chamber Brook Lane

WA68DD

Top Road

WA68EG

Hollow Lane

WA68EL

Ball Lane

WA68HD

Chapel Avenue

WA68HE

Chapel Lane

WA69HL

Manley Lane

WA69JE

Chapel Lane

CH38BU

Dunn's Lane

WA60JL

Chester Road

WA60JT

Cash Lane

WA66TA

Hillfoot Lane

WA66TU

Norley Road

WA66UB

Depmore Lane

WA69BL

Alvanley Road

WA68EJ

Pike Lane

WA68HN

Ball Lane

WA68HP

Ainsworth Lane

WA69BJ

Back Lane

WA69DW

Helsby & Kingsley

WA69HA

Burrows Lane

WA69HR

Sugar Lane

WA60JZ

Cash Lane

WA60LG

Towers Lane

WA60NE

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA60NF

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA60PE

Manley Lane

WA67EU

Bradley Lane

WA68BN

Dark Lane

WA68BY

Top Road

WA68DY

Hollow Lane

WA68EH

Hollow Lane

WA68HQ

Beech Lane

WA68JA

Mill Lane

WA69JG

Well Lane

CH38AY

Gongar Lane

Data Sources

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