Postcode OL6 8UB 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 1.0 miles away. There are 9 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 1.7% 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 8UB.
Ashton North near OL6 8UB 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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 | 25 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £237,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £199,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Hurst
In the OL6 8UB postcode area, located within Ashton North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 8UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 397 Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.