Sandstone
Ward in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.247, -2.733 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 51 72 |
The electoral ward of Sandstone sits within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester in England. It is predominantly rural, made up of small villages and farmland, with rolling fields, hedgerows and pockets of woodland; the name reflects local sandstone geology and the traditional stone-built cottages that still punctuate the landscape. The local economy leans on agriculture and small enterprises, with many residents commuting to nearby towns and the city of Chester for work.
Historically the area retains old farmhouses, parish churches and modest listed buildings that speak to its agricultural past, while community life centres on village halls, parish events and outdoor pursuits such as walking and equestrian activities. Its quiet countryside and accessible location make it attractive to those seeking rural living within reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Sandstone
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Birkenhead 16.6 miles26.7 km
- St. Helens 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Wigan 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Warrington 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Chester 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Chester Castle 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Crewe 15.8 miles25.3 km
- Wrexham 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Macclesfield 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Buckley 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Runcorn 6 miles9.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Manley Parish 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Mouldsworth Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Alvanley Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashton Hayes Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Helsby Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Dunham-on-the-Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Hatchmere Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kelsall Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Barrow Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Sandstone
WA6 8DQ, WA6 0NS, WA6 8HP, WA6 0PE, WA6 0JG, CH3 8BR, WA6 6TG, CH3 8DA, WA6 9EE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Manchester Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Mouldsworth Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Helsby Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels in Sandstone Ad
- Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East 3
- Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub 4
- Best Western Frodsham Forest Hills Hotel 4
Schools in Sandstone
- Alvanley and Manley Village School Primary
- Ashton Hayes Primary School Primary
- Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Kingsley St John's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Delamere Forest Forest 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 6 miles9.7 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.2 miles10 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Vale Royal Estate 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Marbury Hall Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Arley Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.7 km