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 miles
- Birkenhead 16.6 miles
- St. Helens 13.8 miles
- Wigan 20.8 miles
- Warrington 11.5 miles
- Chester 7.7 miles
- Chester Castle 7.8 miles
- Crewe 15.8 miles
- Wrexham 17.2 miles
- Macclesfield 24.7 miles
- Buckley 15.1 miles
- Runcorn 6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Manley Parish 0.3 miles
- Mouldsworth Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Alvanley Parish 1.3 miles
- Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel Parish 1.9 miles
- Ashton Hayes Built-up area 2 miles
- Helsby Built-up area 2 miles
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Dunham-on-the-Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hatchmere Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford Parish 2.7 miles
- Kelsall Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Barrow Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Sandstone
WA6 8AE, WA6 8EH, WA6 8AP, WA6 6JQ, WA6 0NR, CH3 8AG, WA6 6TL, WA6 0JR, WA6 8BZ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 7.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 20.3 miles
- Mouldsworth Railway Station 1 mile
- Helsby Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels in Sandstone Ad
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 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 6 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.2 miles
- Oulton Park Recreation 6.7 miles
- Vale Royal Estate 7.9 miles
- Vale Royal Abbey Historic site 8 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 8.6 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 10 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.5 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 10.8 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 11 miles