Postcode OL6 8XL 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 moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton North is £42,200 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 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 moderate crime rate.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Ashton North is £42,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 8XL.
Ashton North near OL6 8XL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8XL postcode area, located within Ashton North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.