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Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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About

Ashton-in-Makerfield North is a residential district situated on the eastern side of the town. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and local amenities, centred around Garswood Park and the main thoroughfare of Garswood Street. It contains several primary schools and community facilities, serving the daily needs of its inhabitants. The landscape is generally flat, with residential streets extending outwards from the core.

The area is bordered by railway lines to the north and east, creating a distinct boundary. A notable local feature is the former site of the Maypole Colliery, a historical link to the region's industrial past now largely reclaimed. Open spaces include the grounds of St. Oswald's Church and smaller recreational areas integrated within the housing developments. Transport connections are provided by the nearby Ashton-in-Makerfield railway station.

Area overview

On average Ashton-in-Makerfield North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year. There are 3 schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield North: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashton-in-Makerfield North is home to around 7,830 people, with a population density of about 1,839.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton-in-Makerfield North Population
7,830
Population density
1,839.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.65(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.67(-24%)
Vehicle crime
8.43(+41%)
Burglary
8.05(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.79(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,531
96.21%
Other White
83
1.06%
African
35
0.45%
Other Asian
26
0.33%
Irish
25
0.32%
Total population: 7,828

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,498
23.06%
No qualifications
1,431
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,070
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
699
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,303
38.35%
Owns with a mortgage
961
28.28%
Social rents from council
706
20.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
9.33%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.74%
Total households: 3,398

Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Ashton-in-Makerfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield 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-in-Makerfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£300,000
Terraced10£158,500
Semi-Detached31£202,500

10 years median price trend in Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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

All postcodes in Ashton-in-Makerfield North

WN40AY

Grange Road

WN48AR

Welbeck Road

WN40BW

Landgate Industrial Estate

WN40BZ

Wigan Road

WN49UY

Grantley Street

WN40DG

Rose Hill View

WN48DY

Kingfisher Court

WN48DD

Bryn Gates Lane

WN40EH

Meadowside Avenue

WN40LD

Burns Close

WN48BT

Bryn Road

WN48DP

Millwood Close

WN49XQ

Whitledge Green

WN40DQ

Skelton Street

WN40DU

Bankside Avenue

WN48QT

Eskdale Road

WN48BH

Kendal Grove

WN40DZ

Yewdale Road

WN48LT

Shaw Street

WN40BN

Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

WN49TB

Roseberry Road

WN48AP

Troutbeck Road

WN40ES

Rosina Close

WN48BS

Bryn Road

WN48LW

Grantwood

WN48DA

Bryn Road

WN49XA

Hebdon Close

WN49ST

Wigan Road

WN48DT

Redgate Road

WN40EJ

Land Gate Lane

WN40LP

Clough Grove

WN48BN

Buttermere Avenue

WN49SL

Wigan Road

WN48BA

Ennerdale Avenue

WN48AT

Lakeland Avenue

WN48DU

Antler Court

WN48LL

Fairholme Avenue

WN40EL

Bryn Gates Lane

WN40AA

Bryn Road

WN48BB

Eskdale Road

WN48AZ

Caldbeck Close

WN40DN

Downall Green Road

WN40LA

Chimes Road

WN40DY

Dovedale Road

WN49SH

Carnegie Drive

WN40LT

Woolton Close

WN48BZ

Greenall Street

WN48LG

Alexandra Road

WN40AR

Wigan Road

WN48BJ

Toothill Close

WN48DL

Wolsey Close

WN49UL

Elmsbury Street

WN49SU

Wigan Road

WN40AS

Eldon Gardens

WN49UJ

Livingstone Street

WN40ET

Coralin Way

WN40AW

Waterdale Close

WN40LJ

Meadowcroft

WN40LH

Meadowcroft

WN40ED

Wasdale Road

WN48AY

Coniston Avenue

WN40EF

Patterdale Road

WN40AN

Croftdale Close

WN49SS

Frederick Street

WN48BW

Hawes Crescent

WN48DQ

Nicol Mere Drive

WN48AL

Bryn Road South

WN48EF

High Beeches Crescent

WN40DA

Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

WN49UQ

Strathmore Avenue

WN49XG

Whitledge Road

WN49DW

Kingfisher Court

WN40JX

Soughers Lane

WN48AF

Fairholme Gardens

WN48BY

Nicol Road

WN48LX

Woodland Drive

WN49SJ

Holmwood Close

WN48BX

Ashton Grange Industrial Estate

WN40BP

Cranberry Court

WN49BT

Wigan Road

WN40DX

Dovedale Crescent

Data Sources

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