Postcode OL6 8HR is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Hurst ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurst Cross area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hurst Cross is £39,299 per year. The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Stamford Park.
Hurst Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Hurst Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hurst Cross is £39,299 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from OL6 8HR.
Hurst Cross near OL6 8HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stalybridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Stalybridge | N/A | Walking directions to Stalybridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stamford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
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 8HR postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8ER | Walking directions to Asda |
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.