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Ashton Central

England / North West / Tameside / Ashton Central

About

Ashton Central is the main town center of Tameside, Greater Manchester. It serves as a key commercial and transportation hub for the borough, with a mix of retail, leisure, and civic facilities. The area includes the Ashton Market Hall, a historic indoor market, and the modern Arcades Shopping Centre, offering a range of shops and services. Public transport links are well-developed, with Ashton-under-Lyne bus station and Metrolink tram connections providing access to Manchester and surrounding areas.

The town center features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including the Grade II-listed Ashton Town Hall. Green spaces like Stamford Park provide recreational areas nearby. Ashton Central also hosts cultural venues such as Tameside Hippodrome, a theater offering performances and community events. The area has a practical, functional character, catering to everyday needs while retaining some of its traditional northern market town identity.

Area overview

On average Ashton Central has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashton Central is £29,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Ashton Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton Central Population
11,205
Population density
3,226.8 per km²

Demographics

British
5,163
46.08%
Pakistani
2,999
26.77%
Bangladeshi
644
5.75%
Other White
616
5.5%
African
492
4.39%
Total population: 11,204

Housing

Other social rented
1,801
38.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,191
25.27%
Owns with a mortgage
647
13.73%
Owns outright
605
12.84%
Social rents from council
349
7.41%
Total households: 4,713

Property prices in Ashton Central

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Ashton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £255,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£81,000
Semi-Detached6£177,500
Terraced41£150,000

10 years price trend in Ashton Central

All postcodes in Ashton Central

OL66GB

Chapel Street

OL66JN

Cowhill Lane

OL67PS

Stamford Street Central

OL68NF

Boodle Street

OL70LZ

Oxford Street West

OL70BP

Ryecroft Street

OL70DD

Smith Street

OL70HZ

Kelvin Street

OL70NF

Ann Street

OL66AS

Warrington Street

OL66HZ

Henrietta Street

OL67EN

Uxbridge Street

OL67ER

Clifton Street

OL68LN

Alexandra Road

OL70BJ

Katherine Street

OL70HA

Marlborough Street

OL70JB

Howe Street

OL70JX

Bennett Street

OL70SL

Eastgate Street

OL70SR

Victoria Street

OL66BG

Warrington Street

OL66EP

Cowhill Lane

OL60FB

Fleet Street

OL66AU

Newton Street

OL66JF

Alexandra Road

OL67AE

Katherine Street

OL67EP

Clifton Street

OL67EU

Clifton Street

OL67LU

Booth Street

OL67TZ

Burlington Street

OL70BH

Ryecroft Street

OL70DT

Pelham Street

OL70FT

Ryecroft Close

OL70FW

South Street

OL70LH

Back Cambridge Street

OL70RS

Bollington Street

OL66BP

Market Street

OL66EF

Camp Street

OL66HD

Chapel Street

OL66JL

Warrington Street

OL67AG

Assheton Close

OL67EX

Dean Street

OL67EY

Dean Street

OL67QR

Bentinck Street

OL67SQ

Cavendish Street

OL70BW

Lodge Street

OL70DE

Beech Grove

OL60FZ

Fleet Street

OL67BJ

Kenyon Street

OL67DR

Dean Street

OL67EQ

Layard Street

OL67TL

Ashton Central

OL70HR

Marlborough Close

OL70JG

Fitzroy Street

OL70LQ

Stockport Road

OL70NT

Clarke Street

OL70PP

Portland Place

OL70RE

Grosvenor Street

OL70TQ

John Street

OL66LF

Old Street

OL67BA

Katherine Street

OL67RE

Portland Street South

OL68LW

Boodle Street

OL70DX

Durban Street

OL70HN

Birch Street

OL70HT

Marlborough Close

OL70JH

Bennett Street

OL70LG

Cambridge Street

OL70LS

Grosvenor Street

OL70TL

Fitzroy Street

OL66BN

Ashton Central

OL66DU

Warrington Street

OL66LL

Athol Street

OL67HF

Blandford Street

OL67BG

Burlington Street

OL67QZ

Ashton Central

OL67SN

Bentinck Street

OL70FY

Ashton Central

OL70FZ

Bank Street

OL70HB

Bennett Street

OL70NH

Hamilton Street

OL70NW

Kelvin Street

OL70PA

Alexandria Drive

OL70RG

Grosvenor Street

OL60FE

Fleet Street

OL66BZ

Bow Street

OL66QD

Adam Street

OL67HL

Wilkinson Street

OL67JY

Old Street

OL67PF

Cavendish Street

OL67UE

Portland Street South

OL70BF

Jowett's Walk

OL70LD

Grosvenor Street

OL70RQ

Stockport Road

OL70SN

Ashton Central

OL66AB

Stamford Street Central

OL66BJ

Old Street

OL66LQ

Adam Street

OL67GF

Ashton Central

OL67HQ

Blandford Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.