Postcode OL6 9EY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hurst Cross is £39,299 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cedar Park.
Hurst Cross has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Hurst Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 9EY.
Hurst Cross near OL6 9EY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 9EY postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 9EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.