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Ashton Hurst

About

Ashton Hurst ward is located in the western part of Tameside, primarily comprising residential neighbourhoods built around the historic core of Hurst village. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced homes and larger semi-detached properties, with significant green spaces like Hurst Cross Park. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads, including the A635 Manchester Road and the A6017 Stockport Road, which connect it to surrounding districts.

The ward contains Hurst Cross, home to Ashton United FC's stadium, a focal point for local sport. Educational and community facilities, such as Hurst Knoll St James' CE Primary School, serve the area. The terrain includes gradual slopes towards the River Tame, with pockets of woodland and the Hurst Brook flowing through parts of the ward, contributing to its varied landscape within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Ashton Hurst has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton Hurst is £41,207 per year. There are 8 schools in Ashton Hurst: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Ashton Hurst

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Ashton Hurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton Hurst over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£347,995	£262,400	£301,500	£393,998	£419,900
Flats	2	£127,000	£124,300	£125,500	£128,500	£129,700
Semi-Detached	60	£271,500	£153,403	£210,000	£300,496	£371,475
Terraced	18	£195,750	£120,500	£175,500	£236,250	£278,749

10 years median price trend in Ashton Hurst

All postcodes in Ashton Hurst

OL68DY

Surrey Street

OL68XP

Brecon Crescent

OL69AD

Lily Lanes

OL68RT

Platt Avenue

OL69BU

Dale Street

OL69BA

Buxton Avenue

OL69DL

Ladysmith Drive

OL69ER

Lytham Close

OL68RA

Smallshaw Lane

OL68SA

Timperley Road

OL68BD

Oak Grove

OL68SB

Timperley Fold

OL68XE

Malvern Avenue

OL68PU

Elm Grove

OL69BT

Gorsey Lane

OL68RG

Massey Avenue

OL68YB

Lockingate Street

OL69HG

Hampson Road

OL68TD

Wenlock Avenue

OL69HL

Nook Lane

OL69DS

Links Place

OL69BQ

Hazelhurst Road

OL69EQ

Hurst Cross

OL68QD

Broadoak Road

OL69DH

Old Road

OL68XJ

Whalley Grove

OL68DB

Salisbury Crescent

OL68QG

Norman Road

OL68XN

St Albans Avenue

OL69FR

Greenhurst Road

OL68TG

Wood Lane

OL68QJ

Lyndhurst Avenue

OL69FQ

Spring Quarry

OL69AE

Lily Lanes

OL69BG

Old Road

OL69ED

Silvermere

OL68QP

Cranbourne Road

OL69HZ

Lytham Court

OL68DG

St Albans Avenue

OL69AX

Kingsley Close

OL69HA

Kenworthy Avenue

OL68TT

Alt Grove

OL68TZ

Bristol Avenue

OL68UY

Whernside Avenue

OL68RD

Heginbottom Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail