Hurst Cross
Tameside 004 · 5 sub-areas · 9,036 residents
Tameside 004 is a residential area within Tameside, home to around 9,000 people and sitting firmly at the affordable end of the Greater Manchester rental market. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £870 a month — well under the national two-bed average of roughly £1,200 — and the public transport link puts Manchester city centre about 28 minutes away.
Hurst Cross is a commuter neighbourhood within Tameside — train into Manchester runs in around 26 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hurst Cross?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £917 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Hurst Cross in Tameside
Living in Hurst Cross
This part of Tameside has the feel of a settled, working community — predominantly owner-occupied, with a meaningful chunk of social housing and a relatively modest private rental sector. It's not a neighbourhood defined by bars and restaurants; it's one defined by families, neighbours who've been around a while, and housing that's genuinely affordable by most benchmarks. Around half of all households own their home outright or with a mortgage, which gives the area a stability you don't find in higher-churn parts of Greater Manchester.
On cost, Tameside 004 sits notably below the regional average. A one-bed runs around £670 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed around £1,045 — all substantially cheaper than Manchester city centre and well below the UK national median. Rents are rising — up around 7.8% year on year — but from a low base, so the area still represents reasonable value for renters priced out of inner Manchester. The median house price of around £195,000 also keeps deposits accessible: a typical buyer here can save a deposit in just over three years.
The people who live here skew younger than you might expect, with nearly a quarter of residents under 18 — a higher share than most urban neighbourhoods — and around a fifth between 18 and 34. That young family profile comes through clearly: couples with children make up a significant proportion of households. The degree-qualified share sits around 23%, which is below the national average, reflecting the area's roots in skilled trades and public-sector employment rather than professional services.
Practically, the nearest rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — around an 18-minute walk — and connects into the Manchester commuter network. Most residents drive: over half commute by car. Greenspace is close, with the typical resident within 260 metres of a park or open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Tameside 004 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential area with genuinely low crime and affordable housing. It won't suit everyone — it's not a neighbourhood with a lot of nightlife or independent restaurants — but for families or anyone prioritising safety, space, and value, it's a solid choice within Greater Manchester.
- What is the rent in Tameside 004?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom around £870, and a three-bedroom around £1,045. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7.8% in the past year, but remain well below the national two-bed median of roughly £1,200.
- Is Tameside 004 safe?
- Yes, by any reasonable measure. Recorded crime runs at around 0.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — exceptionally low compared to the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's settled, owner-occupied character contributes to that stability.
- What's the commute from Tameside 004 to Manchester city centre?
- By public transport it's around 28 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 1.4 km away — roughly an 18-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, and there's no tram or metro service nearby.
- Who lives in Tameside 004?
- Mainly families and long-term residents. Around a quarter of the population is under 18 — one of the higher shares in Tameside — and couples with children make up roughly one in five households. About half of residents own their home, and the area has a significant social housing presence alongside private renters.
- What schools are near Tameside 004?
- There are 90 schools within 2 km of typical addresses, though only around 51% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 3 km away. It's worth checking specific catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Tameside 004?
- Relatively accessible by Greater Manchester standards. The median house price sits at around £195,000, and on a typical local salary of around £30,000 a year, a first-time buyer can save a standard deposit in just over three years — a notably achievable timeline compared to most of the region.