About Sandycroft

Sandycroft is a village located in Flintshire, Wales, within the postcode area CH5. It lies close to the border with England, making it easily accessible for visitors from both countries. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of housing options that cater to families and individuals alike. Local amenities include a small selection of shops and services, providing essential needs for residents. The surrounding area offers various opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling routes. Sandycroft is also conveniently situated near larger towns, such as Deeside and Queensferry, which offer additional shopping and leisure facilities. The village's location allows for easy exploration of the scenic landscapes of North Wales, making it a practical base for those wishing to experience the region.

School Ratings in Sandycroft

Families in Sandycroft have access to 63 local schools.

House Prices in Sandycroft

Homes sell for an average of £223K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £165K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Sandycroft

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Sandycroft, with 46 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Sandycroft

Sandycroft benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,151 sales

Average Price £223K
£1K — £38.43M
Detached £274K 1,676
Semi £165K 1,939
Terraced £128K 1,111
Flat £100K 185

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary
4 Secondary
40 Other
Sandycroft C.P. School 0.8 miles Hawarden Village Voluntary Aided C.I.W. Primary 1.2 miles Sealand C.P. School 1.6 miles Hawarden High School 1.7 miles Broughton Primary School 1.8 miles St Ethelwold's Primary School 1.9 miles Penarlag C.P. School 2 miles Ven. Edward Morgan R.C. Primary School 2.1 miles Plas Derwen 2.3 miles Saltney Ferry C.P. School 2.3 miles Ysgol Ty Ffynnon 2.4 miles Ewloe Green C.P. School 2.5 miles

Crime in Sandycroft 256 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Sandycroft is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

93 Violence & Sexual Offences
46 Anti-Social Behaviour
37 Shoplifting
19 Criminal Damage & Arson
16 Public Order
11 Other Theft
10 Vehicle Crime
8 Other Crime
6 Burglary
4 Drugs
3 Bicycle Theft
2 Robbery
1 Weapons
Local Policing
North Wales Mancot Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hawarden Train Station 1.4 miles
Shotton Train Station 2.2 miles
Hawarden Bridge Train Station 2.3 miles
Buckley Train Station 3.1 miles
Penyffordd Train Station 3.9 miles
Bache Train Station 4.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Mancot Royal 0.6 miles Little Mancot 0.6 miles The Moor 0.6 miles Pentre 0.9 miles Big Mancot 1.4 miles Hawarden/Penarlâg 1.4 miles Sealand 1.8 miles Queensferry 1.8 miles Aston 2 miles Higher Shotton 2 miles Broughton 2 miles Old Warren 2 miles

Local Government

District Flintshire
Ward Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Constituency Alyn and Deeside
Parish Shotton

Streets in CH5 30 shown View all streets

A494 2 A548 1 Aber View 1 Afon View 1 Agenora Close 1 Airfield View 2 Alder Avenue 1 Alderberry Road 1 Alexandra Street 1 Allans Close 1 Alwen Drive 1 Alyn Park 1 Ambleside Close 1 Anfield Close 1 Appleby Drive 1 Arnold Grove 1 Ash Grove 3 Ash Lane 1 Ash View 1 Ashfield Crescent 1 Ashfield Road 1 AshLea Close 1 Aspen Close 1 Aston Expressway 1 Aston Hill 1 Aston Park Road 2 Aston Road 2 Auden Close 1 Austen Close 1 Avon Court 1

Postcodes in CH5 50 shown View all postcodes

CH5 1AB CH5 1AD CH5 1AE CH5 1AF CH5 1AG CH5 1AH CH5 1AJ CH5 1AL CH5 1AN CH5 1AP CH5 1AQ CH5 1AR CH5 1AS CH5 1AT CH5 1AU CH5 1AW CH5 1AX CH5 1AY CH5 1AZ CH5 1BA CH5 1BB CH5 1BD CH5 1BE CH5 1BF CH5 1BG CH5 1BH CH5 1BJ CH5 1BL CH5 1BN CH5 1BP CH5 1BQ CH5 1BR CH5 1BX CH5 1BY CH5 1BZ CH5 1DE CH5 1DF CH5 1DH CH5 1DJ CH5 1DL CH5 1DN CH5 1DP CH5 1DQ CH5 1DR CH5 1DT CH5 1DU CH5 1DW CH5 1DX CH5 1DY CH5 1DZ