Postcode OL6 9JT is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton St Michael's 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 Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Hurst Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Hurst Cross has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from OL6 9JT.
Hurst Cross near OL6 9JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,790 up to £561,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £343,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £150,500 |
10 years price trend in Ashton St Michael's
In the OL6 9JT postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.