Postcode OL6 9FF 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hurst Cross is £38,200 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 very high crime rate.
Approximately 46.8% 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 of residents in Hurst Cross is £38,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL6 9FF.
Hurst Cross near OL6 9FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9FF postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, 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: 16/11/2025.