With approximately 375 people per square kilometer, Sandhorst is the most densely populated of Aurich's 21 districts.

Sandhorst shares a large industrial area with its northern neighbour, the district of Tannenhausen.

In order to deliver the equipment manufactured here, trucks had to cross the town to reach federal highways 28 or 31 or the port of Emden.

In the 1960s homes, a church, schools and a kindergarten a were built in the Sandhorst area for the families of them airmen.

Tourists can enjoy a large forest in the Sandhorst area, with play facilities for children and a fitness trail.