Postcode OL6 9QA 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 and very high crime levels, with around 160.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurst Cross is £39,299 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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, with approximately 160.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 9QA.
Hurst Cross near OL6 9QA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 0.8 mi | Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £223 per square foot) in Ashton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £343,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £338,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £228,500 | £256 |
| Terraced | 70 | £162,500 | £213 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,400 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227,748 | £69,500 | £170,000 | £89,975 |
| 2017 | £198,000 | £86,000 | £157,500 | £96,000 |
| 2018 | £256,498 | £81,000 | £170,500 | £92,250 |
| 2019 | £230,500 | £72,500 | £165,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £90,000 | £167,500 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | £271,750 | £92,500 | £172,000 | £127,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £108,300 | £200,000 | £138,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £99,250 | £238,500 | £137,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £102,000 | £225,500 | £148,000 |
| 2025 | £341,500 | £105,000 | £230,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £311,500 | £115,400 | £207,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | £126 | £184 | £113 |
| 2017 | £188 | £121 | £184 | £130 |
| 2018 | £252 | £136 | £188 | £126 |
| 2019 | £213 | £138 | £178 | £130 |
| 2020 | £248 | £131 | £190 | £148 |
| 2021 | £242 | £144 | £208 | £166 |
| 2022 | £282 | £148 | £231 | £189 |
| 2023 | £306 | £156 | £255 | £187 |
| 2024 | £282 | £186 | £243 | £204 |
| 2025 | £311 | £174 | £262 | £202 |
| 2026 | £345 | £187 | £253 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL6 9QA.
In the OL6 9QA postcode area, located within Hurst Cross, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL6 9QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Curzon Road, Tameside, OL6 9QX | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Tameside, OL6 6NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mossley Road, Tameside, OL6 6AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for OL6 9QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Carr
Ashton St Michael's - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL6 9QA records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL6 9QA in Hurst Cross is £176,500 (about £223 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL6 9QA, including Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne (Good) and The Heys Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL6 9QA is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 950 m away.
OL6 9QA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,698 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL6 9QA is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danny Carr (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.