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About

Ashton North sits on the northern side of Ashton-under-Lyne in the borough of Tameside. The area is mainly residential, made up of terraces, semi-detached homes and a mix of post-war housing. Small parades of shops and takeaways serve day-to-day needs, while primary schools, a health centre and a community centre provide public services. On the northern fringe a former cotton mill has been repurposed as workshops and small businesses, and a corridor of playing fields and recreational pitches offers space for local football and youth clubs. Local volunteers run allotments and community gardening plots close to the housing estates.

Roads through the area link into Ashton town centre and to neighbouring districts by regular bus routes. Light industrial estates and family-run firms supply employment within short distances of the housing. Community groups use the library and community centre for classes, meetings and seasonal events, and the local council maintains playgrounds and street-level services. The neighbourhood combines daily convenience with established community networks and practical amenities close at hand.

Area overview

On average Ashton North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton North is £44,788 per year. There are 5 schools in Ashton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashton North is home to around 5,871 people, with a population density of about 1,013.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton North Population
5,871
Population density
1,013.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.93(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.16(-16%)
Public order
9.88(-2%)
Vehicle crime
9.71(+62%)
Burglary
9.03(+63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,162
70.9%
Pakistani
647
11.02%
Indian
518
8.82%
Other White
112
1.91%
Bangladeshi
91
1.55%
Total population: 5,870

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,384
28.31%
No qualifications
1,012
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
813
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
654
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,888

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,128
48.08%
Owns with a mortgage
716
30.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
10.19%
Other social rented
152
6.48%
Social rents from council
65
2.77%
Total households: 2,346

Property prices in Ashton North

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £286,995 in Ashton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton North in the 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached43£282,000
Flats2£117,500
Detached27£340,000
Terraced5£210,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton North.

All postcodes in Ashton North

OL79TF

Meadowbank

OL68XP

Brecon Crescent

OL68DF

St Albans Avenue

OL68AW

Waggon Road

OL68AA

Lower Alt Hill

OL68XQ

Evesham Grove

OL69EB

Rushmere

OL68TX

Beverley Close

OL68BJ

Lees Road

OL69HQ

Nook Lane

OL79QJ

The Clough

OL79QX

Wilshaw Lane

OL69AD

Lily Lanes

OL68BD

Oak Grove

OL69HJ

Nook Lane

OL68UR

St Albans Avenue

OL69AJ

Luzley Road

OL68XA

Rufford Close

OL68UZ

Exmoor Close

OL69AB

Twirl Hill Road

OL79QU

Wilshaw Grove

OL69AF

Lily Lanes

OL68XD

Bowland Close

OL79QS

Wilshaw Grove

OL69AQ

Mossley Road

OL68BQ

Lees Road

OL79TJ

Spring Clough

OL79SW

Camberwell Drive

OL68AQ

Alt Hill Road

OL79QT

Wilshaw Grove

OL69DP

St Christophers Road

OL68XL

Stainmore Avenue

OL68BN

Gloucester Close

OL68DB

Salisbury Crescent

OL68UG

Castle Court

OL68UE

St Albans Avenue

OL68XJ

Whalley Grove

OL68UJ

Carlisle Crescent

OL68BT

Norwich Close

OL68UH

St Albans Avenue

OL79SP

The Heath

OL69FP

Smallshaw Way

OL68XB

Newstead Avenue

OL68XY

Castle Walk

OL69AE

Lily Lanes

OL68XW

Peterborough Close

OL68AH

Dingle Terrace

OL79TD

Larkfield Close

OL69FH

Booth Lane

OL79RU

Westerhill

OL68UT

Ellesmere Avenue

OL69AA

Lees Road

OL68UN

Sherwood Close

OL69AG

Lily Lanes

OL79RE

Tensing Avenue

OL68BX

St Davids Close

OL68TZ

Bristol Avenue

OL68YB

Lockingate Street

OL68UP

Charnwood Close

OL68XN

St Albans Avenue

OL69HL

Nook Lane

OL68UX

Epping Close

OL69FT

Wellbank Way

OL79RA

Everest Avenue

OL68XU

Glendon Crescent

OL69HF

Waddicor Avenue

OL68AE

Belsfield Terrace

OL68BS

Lincoln Close

OL69FU

Earl Fold

OL69AL

Luzley Road

OL79TH

Holden Clough Drive

OL68XX

Glendon Crescent

OL68UY

Whernside Avenue

OL68DP

Lees Road

OL68BG

Wesley Drive

OL68AG

Higher Alt Hill

OL79TB

Haysbrook Close

OL68AB

Lower Alt Hill

OL68DA

Truro Avenue

OL79RT

Parkbridge

OL69FJ

Knott Hill Road

OL68BU

Winchester Avenue

OL68TJ

Gambrel Bank Road

OL68RF

Broadoak Road

OL68XE

Malvern Avenue

OL68AP

Alt Hill Lane

OL68UU

Windsor Grove

OL68UA

Brecon Crescent

OL68BP

Durham Drive

OL68YD

Lockingate Street

OL79TA

Fieldfare Way

OL69FN

Broadoak Lane

OL68DL

St Albans Avenue

OL79TE

Belfairs Close

OL68AL

Dean Terrace

OL69DT

St Christophers Avenue

OL69FW

Limehurst Way

OL68DS

Sheard Avenue

OL68RP

Broadoak Road

OL68UB

St Asaphs Drive

Data Sources

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