Postcode OL6 8BS is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Hurst ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton North is £44,788 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Ashton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton North is £44,788 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8BS.
Ashton North near OL6 8BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Ashton Hurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £351,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £201,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Hurst
In the OL6 8BS postcode area, located within Ashton North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.