Postcode OL6 9DF 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 high crime levels, with around 72.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hurst Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Hurst Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from OL6 9DF.
Hurst Cross near OL6 9DF 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 1.2 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 9DF postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, there are 5 primary and 1 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.