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.
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).
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
CH38DE
Peel Hall Lane
WA68HG
Roddy Lane
WA68EU
Hollow Lane
WA66NE
Ashton Road
WA68BD
The Hurst
WA68BU
Top Road
WA68EF
Hollow Lane
WA69AW
Back Lane
WA69DY
School Lane
CH38AQ
Delamere Lane
CH38AW
Chapel Lane
WA68HJ
Ball Lane
WA60JE
Chester Road
WA60JF
Chester Road
WA66TE
Dobers Lane
WA67EX
Bradley Lane
WA69BT
Helsby Road
WA69EF
Dark Ark Lane
WA69HJ
Manley Lane
WA69HY
Manley Lane
WA69JJ
Moss Drive
CH38AT
Smithy Lane
CH38BB
Gongar Lane
CH38BF
Chapel Lane
CH38NU
Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow
WA66EJ
Kingswood Park
WA66HT
Manley Road
WA66HX
Bushells Lane
WA66UA
Middle Lane
WA68AT
The Hurst
WA68BZ
Manse Field Road
WA68EA
Acres Crescent
WA68HR
Ball Lane
WA69AN
Back Lane
WA69BY
Helsby & Kingsley
WA69ES
New Pale Road
WA69JW
Moss Lane
CH38AJ
Stable Lane
CH38AR
Chapel Lane
WA68EX
Mill Lane
WA60NU
Chester Road
WA66TQ
Offal Pit Lane
WA66TZ
Hollow Lane
WA68AS
The Hurst
WA69HT
Manley Lane
WA69JF
Manley Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.