Sandford is on the outskirts of Godshill (where the 2011 population was listed) in the southeast part of the island.
Sandford is located on the A 3020 road and public transport is provided by bus route 2 and 3, run by Southern Vectis.
Sandford hosts several businesses, including some farms and a boarding cattery.
[2] Sandford has an entry in the Domesday Book of 1086.
[4] Sandford was the site of brickmaking operations in the past.