Postcode OL6 8TW 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton North is £42,200 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton North has a high crime rate.
Approximately 61.1% 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 of residents in Ashton North is £42,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8TW.
Ashton North near OL6 8TW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ashton Hurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £560,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £331,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £103,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £193,125 |
10 years price trend in Ashton Hurst
In the OL6 8TW postcode area, located within Ashton North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 397 Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.