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Sandywell

About

Sandywell ward encompasses a rural portion of the northern Cotswolds, primarily composed of farmland and small, historic settlements. The area includes the villages of Andoversford and Dowdeswell, situated along the River Coln and near the source of the River Churn. The landscape is defined by rolling hills, wooded valleys, and the presence of the A40 and A436 roads, which shape its connectivity.

The geography is notable for the Dowdeswell Reservoir, a key local feature supplying water and offering a focal point for walking. The ward's character is rooted in agriculture and its position within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The local church in Dowdeswell, dedicated to St. Michael, stands on a site with documented history dating back to the 12th century.

Area overview

On average Sandywell has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandywell is £62,829 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandywell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Sandywell

Median price£560,000

Price per sq ft£400

Sales (last 12 months)31

Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £810K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Sandywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandywell over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	19	£692,500	£440	£392,500	£567,500	£1,247,500	£1,485,000
Semi-Detached	4	£442,500	£358	£346,750	£373,750	£500,125	£500,425
Terraced	6	£331,000	£366	£262,500	£318,000	£361,250	£379,000
Flats	2	£243,500	£229	£152,150	£192,750	£294,250	£334,850

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandywell.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£500,000	£191,000	£280,000	£300,000
2017	£687,500	£379,600	£636,500	£247,500
2018	£690,000	£380,000	£380,000	£255,000
2019	£555,000	£200,000	£448,750	£230,000
2020	£830,000	£210,000	£380,000	£274,000
2021	£719,125	£233,000	£430,900	£342,500
2022	£750,000	£300,000	£481,250	£310,000
2023	£757,500	£250,000	£435,000	£275,000
2024	£880,000	£415,000	£315,000	£255,000
2025	£601,500	£243,500	£385,000	£335,000
2026	£943,750	—	—	£327,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandywell.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£297	£251	£385	£377
2017	£348	£281	£353	£297
2018	£353	£254	£326	£312
2019	£388	£203	£396	£314
2020	£427	£300	£309	£311
2021	£378	£209	£603	£361
2022	£461	£257	£502	£315
2023	£513	£317	£497	£352
2024	£441	£319	£332	£392
2025	£426	£229	£394	£361
2026	£440	—	—	£386

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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