Postcode OL6 9LG 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 0.7 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 4,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Hurst Cross has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 5.5% 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 9LG.
Hurst Cross near OL6 9LG 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 9LG postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8ER | |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX | |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | New Inn | Alexandra Street, Tameside, OL6 6ND | |
| 0.3 mi | Miners Arms | Alexandra Street, Tameside, OL6 6ND | |
| 0.4 mi | The Lord Nelson | Tameside, OL6 9EZ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.