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Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

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About

Sandymoor, Daresbury and Preston Brook form a largely residential and industrial area in eastern Halton. The landscape is characterised by modern housing estates, business parks, and the significant transport corridors of the M56 and Manchester Ship Canal. The area is primarily functional, serving as a commuter base for nearby employment centres like Runcorn and Warrington.

A notable landmark is the Daresbury Laboratory, a major scientific research facility specialising in accelerator physics. The area also contains sections of the Trent and Mersey Canal, with Preston Brook marking the junction of several historic waterways, a focal point for narrowboat traffic.

Area overview

On average Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook is £60,948 per year. There are 3 schools in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook is home to around 9,317 people, with a population density of about 442.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook Population
9,317
Population density
442.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.87(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.12(-49%)
Other theft
6.44(-2%)
Public order
5.8(-43%)
Drugs
4.4(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,624
92.58%
Other White
158
1.7%
Other
100
1.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
0.62%
Irish
51
0.55%
Total population: 9,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,937
38.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,511
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,157
15.13%
No qualifications
903
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
670
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,649

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,823
50.3%
Owns outright
1,409
38.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
164
4.53%
Other social rented
95
2.62%
Shared ownership
74
2.04%
Total households: 3,624

Property prices in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £336,125 in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook in the 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 Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£159,500
Detached110£380,000
Terraced16£245,000
Semi-Detached32£245,000

10 years median price trend in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook.

All postcodes in Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

WA46UW

Gigg Lane

WA71EB

Wharford Lane

WA76SJ

Fox Covert

WA71XJ

Walsingham Drive

WA46UA

Runcorn Road

WA73GG

Aston Lane South

WA71QE

Calmington Lane

WA73ZL

Norton South & Preston Brook

WA71UG

Greenwood Drive

WA71SE

Blackheath Lane

WA46UH

Runcorn Road

WA71QW

Glastonbury Close

WA76UT

Fernwood

WA71YE

Sawston Cross

WA44BB

Chester Road

WA76ND

Adlington Road

WA71TE

Manor Farm Road

WA71YA

Huntingdon Chase

WA71YN

Otterburn Street

WA46UN

Moss Lane

WA46WF

Moss Lane

WA71SY

Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor

WA73BD

Chester Road

WA73DP

Northwich Road

WA73BE

Aston Lane North

WA73PD

Aston Lane North

WA44DE

Daresbury Lane

WA76SF

Tarnbeck

WA73AD

Chester Road

WA76PQ

Wolverton Drive

WA44JZ

Northwich Road

WA71UZ

Seymour Court

WA73AP

Gorseywell Lane

WA44GU

Breretons Lane

WA44GJ

Lurtin Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.