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WA6 0JF

Chester Road

Sandstone

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Detailed insights for WA6 0JF

Overview

Postcode WA6 0JF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sandstone area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £57,926 per year. The median sale price in Sandstone is £455,500 (around £338 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £328,750 and £695,000. The nearest station is Helsby, about 1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,891 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £57,926 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from WA6 0JF.

Flood risk

Low

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow near WA6 0JF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Helsby located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
112.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.92(-68%)
Other theft
4.47(-32%)
Public order
2.98(-71%)
Burglary
2.48(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.48(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
92.07%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.76%
Caribbean
7
2.41%
Other White
4
1.38%
Indian
2
0.69%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.39%
No qualifications
62
26.96%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
28.7%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.83%
Other social rented
26
22.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Sandstone

Median price: £455,500
Price per sq ft: £338
Sales (last 12 months): 48
Typical range (middle 50%): £329K – £695K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £455,500 (about £338 per square foot) in Sandstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£595,000£341
Semi-Detached17£350,000£361
Terraced4£276,250£313
Flats2£155,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000—£260,000£195,000
2017£420,000£148,000£250,000£222,000
2018£435,000£231,750£220,500£302,500
2019£350,000£252,500£311,500£239,000
2020£440,000£194,000£265,000£270,000
2021£537,000£217,500£278,000£300,000
2022£618,750£218,500£358,750£331,000
2023£582,000£223,000£260,000£219,000
2024£485,000£188,725£346,250£350,000
2025£555,000£350,000£370,000£254,000
2026£548,000£155,000£347,500£291,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263—£226£235
2017£244£215£254£237
2018£251£230£230£233
2019£254£244£266£174
2020£266£219£246£225
2021£310£231£274£248
2022£355£233£326£287
2023£322£218£271£232
2024£310£225£310£221
2025£376£310£356£254
2026£327£213£338£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandstone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 0JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 0JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20255, Champion Court, Frodsham, WA6 0GLSemi-DetachedFreehold£314,995
30 Apr 202625, Primrose Lane, Frodsham, WA6 0HFDetachedFreehold£120,000
02 Apr 202644, Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£343,000
15 Aug 202520, Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0EZDetachedFreehold£230,000
07 Apr 20261, Ruthin Walk, Frodsham, WA6 0EETerracedLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the WA6 0JF postcode area, located within Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WA6 0JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHorn's Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA6 0JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hugo Deynem

Sandstone - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardSandstoneE05012234
ParishDunham-on-the-Hill and HapsfordE04012571
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great BarrowE02003794
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 022AE01018308
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA6 0JF

Is WA6 0JF (Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow) safe?

The area around WA6 0JF records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near WA6 0JF?

The median sale price around WA6 0JF in Sandstone is £455,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA6 0JF?

There is 1 school close to WA6 0JF, including Horn's Mill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA6 0JF?

WA6 0JF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,891 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA6 0JF (Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA6 0JF is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hugo Deynem (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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