About Fitton Hill

Fitton Hill is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL8 postcode area. It is primarily made up of housing developments, providing a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The area is well-served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families and individuals alike. Transport links are accessible, with nearby bus routes connecting residents to the wider Greater Manchester area. Fitton Hill is situated close to Ashton-under-Lyne, which offers additional facilities and services. The surrounding region features a variety of green spaces, allowing for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. Overall, Fitton Hill presents a straightforward suburban environment with essential services and good transport connections.

School Ratings in Fitton Hill

Fitton Hill is served by 306 schools. New Bridge School and Hollinwood Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Fitton Hill

Property prices average £133K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £110K.

Deprivation and Employment in Fitton Hill

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Fitton Hill is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Fitton Hill

Most properties in Fitton Hill can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,625 sales

Average Price £133K
£165 — £1.62M
Detached £239K 164
Semi £156K 872
Terraced £110K 2,248
Flat £101K 85

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

190 Primary
34 Secondary
82 Other
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.1 miles Medlock Valley Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.4 miles The Hathershaw College Secondary Good 0.6 miles Medlock Vale Children's Centre 0.8 miles Alexandra Park Junior School Primary 0.9 miles Alt Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles Holden Clough Primary School Primary 1 miles Broadfield Primary School Primary 1 miles Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Primary 1.1 miles Limehurst Community Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Great Academy Ashton Secondary 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Fitton Hill IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Fitton Hill as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
1/10
Income
1/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
3/10
15,815 Children (0-15) 27%
35,631 Working Age 61%
8,604 Older (60+) 15%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 64.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 45.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 1.9 miles
Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 2.4 miles
Stalybridge Train Station 2.8 miles
Moston Train Station 3 miles
Guide Bridge Train Station 3.2 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Park Bridge 0.6 miles Alt Hill 0.6 miles Bardsley 0.6 miles Pitses 0.9 miles Alt 0.9 miles Knott Lanes 0.9 miles Hathershaw 0.9 miles Coppice 0.9 miles Copster Hill 0.9 miles Lime Side 1.2 miles Moorhey 1.2 miles Waterloo 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Oldham
Ward Medlock Vale
Constituency Oldham West and Royton
Parish Oldham, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL8 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Hills Road 4 Acacia Road 1 Age Croft 1 Ainsdale Close 1 Albert Street 3 Alder Lane 1 Alders Court 1 Alexandra Road 1 Alt Fold Drive 1 Alt Lane 4 Alton Street 1 Anselms Court 1 Apple Close 1 April Close 1 Argus Street 1 Armitage Close 1 Arran Avenue 1 Ashton Road 14 Ashville Court 1 Avon Street 3 Ayr Avenue 1 Bainburgh Clough 2 Bankfield Drive 1 Bardsley Vale Avenue 2 Barmouth Court 1 Barmouth Walk 2 Baxter Street 1 Beacon Grove 1 Beechwood Road 2 Belgrave Avenue 1

Postcodes in OL8 50 shown View all postcodes

OL8 1AA OL8 1AD OL8 1AE OL8 1AF OL8 1AG OL8 1AH OL8 1AJ OL8 1AL OL8 1AN OL8 1AP OL8 1AR OL8 1AS OL8 1AT OL8 1AU OL8 1AX OL8 1AY OL8 1AZ OL8 1BA OL8 1BB OL8 1BD OL8 1BE OL8 1BF OL8 1BG OL8 1BH OL8 1BJ OL8 1BL OL8 1BN OL8 1BP OL8 1BQ OL8 1BS OL8 1BT OL8 1BU OL8 1BW OL8 1BX OL8 1BY OL8 1BZ OL8 1DB OL8 1DD OL8 1DF OL8 1DH OL8 1DL OL8 1DP OL8 1DQ OL8 1DR OL8 1DW OL8 1DX OL8 1EA OL8 1EB OL8 1ED OL8 1EF