Is Ashton-in-Makerfield a good place to live?

Ashton-in-Makerfield is a good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Greater Manchester.

How safe is Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Ashton-in-Makerfield has a very low crime rate of 29.0 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

Ashton-in-Makerfield - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Ashton-in-Makerfield
Address: England, GB

Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

Transport

A+

Schools

Council	Wigan
Crime Rate	✓low

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Bryn

village

1.8 km away

Stubshaw Cross

suburb

1.9 km away

Edge Green

village

2.1 km away

North Ashton

village

2.3 km away

Haydock

village

2.4 km away

Garswood

village

B+

2.5 km away

Bryn

village

1.8 km away

Stubshaw Cross

suburb

1.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Garswood

Train

Upholland

Train

Orrell

Train

Newton-Le-Willows

Train

Wigan Wallgate

Train

J24M6

Motorway

J25M6

Motorway

J23M6

Motorway

J5M58

Motorway

J26M6

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

13 Schools

Good

31 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Nicol Mere School

Outstanding

House Prices

all dwelling types

£190,448

detached houses

£305,669

flats and maisonettes

£82,278

semi detached houses

£190,250

terraced houses

£147,276