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WA6 0LZ

Sandstone

Cheshire West and Chester

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

Overview

Postcode WA6 0LZ 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 Helsby located about 2.1 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 0LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Helsby located about 2.1 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 0LZ 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.