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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

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

1.74%

Irish

0.88%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.58%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

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

4.37%

Other forms of private rent

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£486,500	£274,500	£370,000	£702,500	£837,000
Flats	6	£217,750	£148,738	£174,338	£317,000	£357,500
Semi-Detached	23	£360,000	£220,000	£278,750	£432,500	£683,844
Terraced	4	£312,500	£130,000	£250,000	£335,625	£361,125

10 years price trend in Sandstone

All postcodes in Sandstone

CH38DE

Peel Hall Lane

WA66NE

Ashton Road

WA68BD

The Hurst

WA68BU

Top Road

WA68EF

Hollow Lane

WA68EU

Hollow Lane

WA68HG

Roddy Lane

WA69AW

Back Lane

WA69DY

School Lane

CH38AQ

Delamere Lane

CH38AW

Chapel Lane

WA60JE

Chester Road

WA60JF

Chester Road

WA66TE

Dobers Lane

WA67EX

Bradley Lane

WA68HJ

Ball Lane

WA69BT

Helsby Road

WA69EF

Dark Ark Lane

WA69HJ

Manley Lane

WA69HY

Manley Lane

WA69JJ

Moss Drive

CH38BF

Chapel Lane

CH38AT

Smithy Lane

CH38BB

Gongar Lane

CH38NU

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA66HX

Bushells Lane

WA66EJ

Kingswood Park

WA66HT

Manley Road

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

WA60NU

Chester Road

WA66TQ

Offal Pit Lane

WA66TZ

Hollow Lane

WA68EX

Mill Lane

WA68AS

The Hurst

WA69JF

Manley Lane

WA69HT

Manley Lane

CH38AU

Smithy Lane

WA60JH

Chester Road

WA60LP

Hob Lane

WA60ND

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

WA60NQ

Chester Road

WA60NY

Chester Road

WA66LN

Beech Lane

WA66UF

Depmore Lane

WA68AP

Brookside

WA68EW

Pike Lane

WA68HH

Mill Lane

WA69BS

Primrose Lane

WA69EW

Helsby & Kingsley

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Data Sources

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

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