OL5, centred on Ashton-Under-Lyne, demonstrates rental market momentum with five-year growth at 9.1% CAGR, outpacing price appreciation of 4.6% CAGR over the same period. The district scores 53.7/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally and indicating strong fundamentals relative to comparable areas. Population growth of 0.8% over five years suggests modest demographic expansion. Early-stage gentrification characteristics indicate the area remains in nascent regeneration phases. The divergence between rental and capital growth suggests rental yields may appeal to income-focused investors, though the modest price trajectory and population expansion warrant careful analysis alongside local economic drivers and infrastructure development.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 9.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Ashton-Under-Lyne · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
5 planning applications submitted in OL5 over the last six months.
- Single storey rear extension. The length of the extension from the rear of the original house 4.05m. Maximum height of the extension 3.30m. Maximum height of eaves 3.00mMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Bridge strengthening works and installation of replacement current handrailsJan 2026 · Decided
- Prior Approval application for the change of use of ground and first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to a 2No. one bedroom apartment (Use Class C3) under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA.Jan 2026 · Decided
Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5) common questions
Is Ashton-Under-Lyne up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 22% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ashton-Under-Lyne safe?
Ashton-Under-Lyne has a safety score of 76/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ashton-Under-Lyne?
The average property price in Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5) is £229k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ashton-Under-Lyne?
The median monthly rent in Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ashton-Under-Lyne?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hyde (SK14), Stalybridge (SK15), Oldham (OL4), Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL6), Oldham (OL3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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