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WA6 0LW

Sandstone

Cheshire West and Chester

England / North West / Cheshire West and Chester / Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow / Sandstone / WA6 0LW

Overview

Postcode WA6 0LW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sandstone ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region , and forms part of the Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Ince and Elton (Cheshire) located about 2.0 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

8/10

The average income of residents in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £45,600 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA6 0LW.

Flood risk

No risk

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow near WA6 0LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince and Elton (Cheshire) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
112.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£486,500
Flats6£217,750
Semi-Detached23£360,000
Terraced4£312,500

10 years price trend in Sandstone

Schools

In the WA6 0LW postcode area, located within Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

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