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Ashton-in-Makerfield South

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About

Ashton-in-Makerfield South is a residential area characterised by its terraced housing and local amenities centred around Garswood Street and Liverpool Road. The ward includes the large Garswood Park, providing green space with sports facilities, and is bordered by the railway line to the north. The local economy is served by independent shops, supermarkets, and several pubs and social clubs that form community hubs.

The area is historically linked to coal mining, with the former Bryn Hall Colliery site now largely repurposed. Stubshaw Cross is a notable district within the ward, featuring a well-used community centre. The topography is generally flat, with the South Lancashire coalfield underlying the urban landscape, and the ward is distinctly separate from the more rural northern parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Ashton-in-Makerfield South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.0% 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 South is £44,093 per year. There are 6 schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield South

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £199,500 in Ashton-in-Makerfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£316,000
Flats3£92,500
Semi-Detached65£195,000
Terraced32£142,000

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

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

All postcodes in Ashton-in-Makerfield South

WN48XE

Linkway Avenue

WN49BF

St Thomas Close

WN49NH

Salkeld Avenue

WN48TA

Elaine Close

WN49DU

Lily Place

WN49DE

Mafeking Place

WN49EY

Bransford Close

WN49ET

Windsor Road

WN49DS

York Road

WN49AB

Gerard Street

WN48QW

Hornbeam Crescent

WN48QX

Fairview Close

WN49LS

Aspenwood

WN48QD

George Street

WN49NJ

Lazenby Crescent

WN49AF

Garswood Street

WN48PG

Captains Lane

WN48TU

Bolton Road

WN49PB

Vicarage Road

WN49AL

Market Approach

WN49JF

Hereford Close

WN49ER

Chiltern Close

WN49AG

Gerard Street

WN49BA

Millingford Grove

WN48SP

Soane Close

WN48SB

Thurlby Close

WN49PW

Newlyn Drive

WN48TR

Perrybrook Walk

WN49DQ

Peter Street

WN48XG

Crossway Close

WN49EQ

Windsor Road

WN48PR

Glaisdale Close

WN48TQ

Annan Grove

WN48QQ

King George Close

WN48UD

Avon Road

WN48TB

Lily Street

WN49NA

Old Hall Drive

WN49DP

Cloverdale Drive

WN49LW

Smallshaw Close

WN48QS

Alexandra Road

WN49EZ

Weavermill Park

WN49LD

Berrington Grove

WN49LB

Calverhall Way

WN48TL

Bolton Road

Data Sources

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