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Care homes in Ashton-under-lyne

30 homes

There are 30 care homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne on AskBart. 77% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is Avalon Park Care Home, with 60 beds. The most recent inspection was at Abbey Hey Care Home in January 2024.

care homes
30
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
77%

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Care homes in Ashton-under-lyne (30)

9 in Ashton-under-lyne, 21 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
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Ashton-under-lyne in numbers

77% of Ashton-under-lyne’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 30 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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Care homes listed30
Rated Good or Outstanding23 of 30 (77%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate7
Oldham usual weekly rate (2025)£902
LargestAvalon Park Care Home (60 beds)
Most recently inspectedAbbey Hey Care Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 6
Average house price, Tameside (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£211,304
Good23
Requires improvement7

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Tameside

The average house price in Tameside is £211,304, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£211,304
Detached
£368,498
Semi-detached
£241,914
Terraced
£185,060
Flats & maisonettes
£124,201

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Ashton-under-lyne

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 80% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in May 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, May 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Ashton-under-lyne

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Tameside

The charity operates in and around Tameside.To prevent or relieve poverty, sickness, disease or suffering (whether emotional,mental or physical) in older people. To raise awareness of the needs of…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142364)
Charity

Age UK Oldham Limited

Age UK Oldham operates solely within the boundries of the Oldham Metropolitan Borough for the benefit of older people. The organisation provides direct services and innovative projects directed…

3.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1145196)
Charity

Glossop and District Age Concern

Provide advice and information/sign posting for elderly people.Run Social afternoon under name of "Seniors Club" once monthly.Run, in conjuction with WRVS, a twice monthly Luncheon Club.Various…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (220566)
Charity

Manchester Carers Centre

To promote the relief of sick, elderly and disabled persons in the Manchester area by the provision of facilities to relieve the stresses experienced by their carers. To provide a range of high…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1075020)
Charity

Levenshulme Good Neighbours

Levenshulme good neighbours supports older people living in the levenshulme area of manchester. our work involves recruiting volunteer befrienders from the area who help people in a wide range of…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163827)
Charity

Manchester Carers Forum

Manchester Carers Forum acts as a voice of carers in raising awareness of the challenges which face carers. We support carers through peer support networks and by bringing carers together to…

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1103535)

Questions about care homes in Ashton-under-lyne

How many care homes are there in Ashton-under-lyne?

There are 30 care homes listed in and around Ashton-under-lyne on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Ashton-under-lyne are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

23 of the 30 care homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Ashton-under-lyne?

Homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne offer dementia (6), residential (5), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Ashton-under-lyne offer dementia care?

6 care homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

How safe is the Ashton-under-lyne area?

Ashton-under-lyne is graded A for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 80% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population). This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.

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Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ashton Under Lyne:

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